US Bridges

Airport Blvd over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of N Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B00153007

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Blvd over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 81 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 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,000 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of N Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33072, -97.71566
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Airport Blvd 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 Airport Blvd over Waller Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Airport Blvd over Waller Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Airport Blvd over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.