US Bridges

Lp 396 over Br Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of US 84 · Structure no. 091610025810035

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,813
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 396 over Br Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 396 over Br Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 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 18,813 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,620 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 396
CrossesBr Waco Creek
Location1.1 MI E of US 84
RouteState Highway 396
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52637, -97.15182
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,813 (2020)
Projected traffic27,620 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 396 over Br Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Lp 396 over Br Waco 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 396 over Br Waco Creek carry?

About 18,813 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lp 396 over Br Waco Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 396 over Br Waco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.