US Bridges

Plainview Road over Wasp Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of FM 938 · Structure no. 091610AA0123001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview Road over Wasp Creek is a steel culvert carrying Plainview Road over Wasp Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlainview Road
CrossesWasp Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of FM 938
RouteCounty Highway 443
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45491, -97.48217
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainview Road over Wasp Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview Road over Wasp 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 2024.

How much traffic does Plainview Road over Wasp Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plainview Road over Wasp Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Plainview Road over Wasp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.