US Bridges

E 41st ST over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Red River · Structure no. 142270B00108001

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,557
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 41st ST over Waller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 41st ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,557 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 41st ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Red River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30062, -97.72419
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,557 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 41st ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 41st 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E 41st ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 1,557 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 41st ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E 41st ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.