US Bridges

E Mlk Jr Blvd over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.17 MI E of Congress · Structure no. 142270B00054011

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mlk Jr Blvd over Waller Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E Mlk Jr Blvd over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 108 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 906 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2030. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Mlk Jr Blvd
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.17 MI E of Congress
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27988, -97.73531
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
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 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Mlk Jr Blvd over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is E Mlk Jr Blvd 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 Mlk Jr Blvd over Waller Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Mlk Jr Blvd over Waller Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns E Mlk Jr Blvd over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.