US Bridges

Lp 396 WB over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of US 84 · Structure no. 091610025810034

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,301
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 396 WB over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 396 WB over Union Pacific Railroad in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 7,301 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,810 by 2037. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 396 WB
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.8 MI E of US 84
RouteState Highway 396
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52703, -97.1572
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,301 (2020)
Projected traffic13,810 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 396 WB over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lp 396 WB over Union Pacific Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 396 WB over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 7,301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lp 396 WB over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 396 WB over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.