US Bridges

Woodard Ave over Mcanear Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Ridgeway DR · Structure no. 021270B01655001

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,786
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodard Ave over Mcanear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodard Ave over Mcanear Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 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 5,786 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,950 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodard Ave
CrossesMcanear Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Ridgeway DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34811, -97.41115
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,786 (2019)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodard Ave over Mcanear Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Woodard Ave over Mcanear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Woodard Ave over Mcanear Creek carry?

About 5,786 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Woodard Ave over Mcanear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Woodard Ave over Mcanear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.