US Bridges

E 15th ST over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.27 MI E of Congress · Structure no. 142270B00045002

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,638
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 15th ST over Waller Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying E 15th ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 109 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 18,638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,000 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 15th ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.27 MI E of Congress
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27575, -97.7353
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,638 (2020)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 15th ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is E 15th 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 15th ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 18,638 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 15th ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns E 15th ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.