US Bridges

W 30th ST over West Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Guadalupe · Structure no. 142270B00082001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,961
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 30th ST over West Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 30th ST over West 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 2,961 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 30th ST
CrossesWest Waller Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Guadalupe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29539, -97.73978
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,961 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 30th ST over West Waller Creek built?

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

What condition is W 30th ST over West 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W 30th ST over West Waller Creek carry?

About 2,961 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 30th ST over West Waller Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns W 30th ST over West Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.