US Bridges

E 7th ST EB over Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.42 MI E of Congress ST · Structure no. 142270B00024036

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 7th ST EB over Waller Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying E 7th ST EB 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 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 15,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 7th ST EB
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.42 MI E of Congress ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26719, -97.73578
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2020)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 7th ST EB over Waller Creek built?

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

What condition is E 7th ST EB 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 7th ST EB over Waller Creek carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 7th ST EB over Waller Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns E 7th ST EB over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.