US Bridges

E 6th ST over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.09 MI E of Red River · Structure no. 142270B00017005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,705
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 6th ST over Waller Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying E 6th 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 11,705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 6th ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.09 MI E of Red River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26611, -97.73576
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,705 (2015)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E 6th ST over Waller Creek built?

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

What condition is E 6th 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 E 6th ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 11,705 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E 6th ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns E 6th ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.