US Bridges

Park Blvd over Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Red River · Structure no. 142270B01121001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Blvd over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Park Blvd over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 795 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,660 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Blvd
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Red River
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30283, -97.72436
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 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2020)
Projected traffic10,660 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Blvd over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park 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 Park Blvd over Waller Creek carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Park Blvd over Waller Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Park Blvd over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.