US Bridges

Denson DR over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B00479001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,960
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denson DR over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Denson DR over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,100 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDenson DR
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32778, -97.71811
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,960 (2014)
Projected traffic11,100 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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denson DR over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denson DR 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 Denson DR over Waller Creek carry?

About 8,960 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Denson DR over Waller Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Denson DR over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.