US Bridges

Red River ST over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.06 MI N of 1st ST · Structure no. 142270B00005001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,144
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red River ST over Waller Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Red River ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,144 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRed River ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.06 MI N of 1st ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26269, -97.73859
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,144 (2018)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red River ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red River ST over Waller Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Red River ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 5,144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Red River ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Red River ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.