US Bridges

Mlk Jr Blvd over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri

FairPosted for load

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 051520B00318002

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Jr Blvd over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri is a concrete culvert carrying Mlk Jr Blvd over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Jr Blvd
CrossesN Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri
Location0.25 MI S of US 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57599, -101.81841
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Jr Blvd over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Mlk Jr Blvd over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mlk Jr Blvd over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Mlk Jr Blvd over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Jr Blvd over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.