US Bridges

E 38th ST over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B00099013

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,750
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 38th ST over Waller Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E 38th ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 16,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,605 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 38th ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.5 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2975, -97.72732
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2015)
Projected traffic28,605 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 38th ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 38th 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 38th ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E 38th ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns E 38th ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.