US Bridges

E 9th ST EB over Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.42 MI E of Congress · Structure no. 142270B00028007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,016
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 9th ST EB over Waller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 9th ST EB over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,016 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 9th ST EB
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.42 MI E of Congress
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.269, -97.73505
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 9th ST EB over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 9th 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 9th ST EB over Waller Creek carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E 9th ST EB over Waller Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns E 9th ST EB over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.