US Bridges

E 5th ST over Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Red River · Structure no. 142270B00014009

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 5th ST over Waller Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying E 5th ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesE 5th ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.10 MI E of Red River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26515, -97.73601
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 5th ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 5th 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 5th ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 5th ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns E 5th ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.