US Bridges

W 51st ST over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B00133001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,195
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 51st ST over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 51st ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 51st ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31628, -97.72523
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,195 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2034
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 51st ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 51st 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 W 51st ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 6,195 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 51st ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W 51st ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.