US Bridges

Featherston ST over Mcanear Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Westhill DR · Structure no. 021270B00490001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Featherston ST over Mcanear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Featherston ST over Mcanear Creek in Johnson 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFeatherston ST
CrossesMcanear Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Westhill DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33866, -97.40252
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2014)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Featherston ST over Mcanear Creek built?

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

What condition is Featherston ST over Mcanear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Featherston ST over Mcanear Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Featherston ST over Mcanear Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Featherston ST over Mcanear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.