US Bridges

Speedway over West Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of Mlk Blvd · Structure no. 142270B01381002

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,880
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speedway over West Waller Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Speedway over West Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4,880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,850 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpeedway
CrossesWest Waller Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Mlk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29253, -97.73653
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,880 (2010)
Projected traffic5,850 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$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Speedway over West Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speedway over West 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Speedway over West Waller Creek carry?

About 4,880 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Speedway over West Waller Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Speedway over West Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.