US Bridges

Franklin Blvd over Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B00612001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Blvd over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin Blvd over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 525 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Blvd
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.30 MI E of Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31977, -97.72397
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2014)
Projected traffic525 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Blvd over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Blvd over Waller Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Franklin Blvd over Waller Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Blvd over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.