US Bridges

Lp 396 over Waco Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of US 84 · Structure no. 091610025810033

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,553
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 396 over Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 396 over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 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 22,553 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,120 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 396
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.7 MI W of US 84
RouteState Highway 396
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53008, -97.18227
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,553 (2022)
Projected traffic33,120 by 2037
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 396 over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Lp 396 over Waco 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 396 over Waco Creek carry?

About 22,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Lp 396 over Waco Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 396 over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.