US Bridges

E 11th ST over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.38 MI E of Congress · Structure no. 142270B00035007

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,008
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 11th ST over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 11th ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 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 11,008 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 11th ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.38 MI E of Congress
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27107, -97.73507
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,008 (2015)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 11th ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is E 11th 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 11th ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 11,008 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E 11th ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns E 11th ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.