US Bridges

Harris Ave over Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Red River · Structure no. 142270B00701001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
416
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Ave over Waller Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harris Ave over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 416 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,280 by 2027. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarris Ave
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Red River
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29439, -97.728
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2020)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2027
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Ave over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Ave 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 Harris Ave over Waller Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harris Ave over Waller Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Ave over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.