US Bridges

North Loop Blvd over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B01060014

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,648
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Loop Blvd over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Loop Blvd over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 8,648 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,380 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Loop Blvd
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31883, -97.72457
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 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,648 (2014)
Projected traffic10,380 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Loop Blvd over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Loop 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 North Loop Blvd over Waller Creek carry?

About 8,648 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is North Loop Blvd over Waller Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns North Loop Blvd over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.