US Bridges

SH 317 over Wasp Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 5.8 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 091610039802035

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,909
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 317 over Wasp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 317 over Wasp Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 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 2,909 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2037. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 317
CrossesWasp Creek
Location5.8 MI N of US 84
RouteState Highway 317
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52358, -97.44071
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,909 (2020)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 317 over Wasp Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 317 over Wasp 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 317 over Wasp Creek carry?

About 2,909 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 317 over Wasp Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 317 over Wasp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.