US Bridges

Red River ST over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of E 15th ST · Structure no. 142270B01223004

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,937
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red River ST over Waller Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Red River ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,937 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed River ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.30 MI S of E 15th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27163, -97.73532
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,937 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red River ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red River ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Red River ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 3,937 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Red River ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Red River ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.