US Bridges

M L Cary ST over Railroad (up)

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 84 · Structure no. 100010B00700001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M L Cary ST over Railroad (up) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M L Cary ST over Railroad (up) in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM L Cary ST
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.10 MI E of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75227, -95.64546
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M L Cary ST over Railroad (up) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is M L Cary ST over Railroad (up) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M L Cary ST over Railroad (up) carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M L Cary ST over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns M L Cary ST over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.