US Bridges

E 3rd ST over Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.07 MI E of Red River · Structure no. 142270B00008001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 3rd ST over Waller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 3rd ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 3rd ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.07 MI E of Red River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26336, -97.73705
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 3rd ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 3rd ST over Waller Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does E 3rd ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 3rd ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E 3rd ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.