US Bridges

E 32nd ST over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Duval · Structure no. 142270B00088001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,316
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 32nd ST over Waller Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E 32nd ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 32nd ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Duval
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29201, -97.72907
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,316 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2032
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 32nd ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 32nd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 32nd ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 2,316 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 32nd ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E 32nd ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.