US Bridges

FM 185 over Hog Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 3.5 MI SW of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610196901004

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 185 over Hog Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 185 over Hog Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,821 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,893 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 185
CrossesHog Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of SH 6
RouteState Highway 185
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5556, -97.35651
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,821 (2023)
Projected traffic3,893 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 185 over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 185 over Hog 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 185 over Hog Creek carry?

About 2,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 185 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 185 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.