US Bridges

E Dean Keeton ST over W Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B00072002

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,646
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Dean Keeton ST over W Waller Creek is a concrete slab carrying E Dean Keeton ST over W Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 14,646 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,624 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Dean Keeton ST
CrossesW Waller Creek
Location0.75 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28936, -97.73485
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,646 (2015)
Projected traffic29,624 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Dean Keeton ST over W Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is E Dean Keeton ST over W 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E Dean Keeton ST over W Waller Creek carry?

About 14,646 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E Dean Keeton ST over W Waller Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns E Dean Keeton ST over W Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.