US Bridges

E 12th ST EB over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of San Jacinto · Structure no. 142270B00037008

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 12th ST EB over Waller Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E 12th ST EB over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 12th ST EB
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.15 MI E of San Jacinto
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27247, -97.73561
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 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 12th ST EB over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 12th ST EB 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 12th ST EB over Waller Creek carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 12th ST EB over Waller Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E 12th ST EB over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.