US Bridges

Avenue G over Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of 45th ST · Structure no. 142270B00208001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
606
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue G over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue G over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 606 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,800 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvenue G
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.05 MI S of 45th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30728, -97.72682
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2020)
Projected traffic7,800 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue G over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue G over Waller Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue G over Waller Creek carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Avenue G over Waller Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue G over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.