US Bridges

Pleasant Run Road over Tonk Creek Branch

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of FM 938 · Structure no. 091610AA0143001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Run Road over Tonk Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Run Road over Tonk Creek Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Run Road
CrossesTonk Creek Branch
Location0.3 MI NE of FM 938
RouteCounty Highway 427
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48972, -97.49524
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Run Road over Tonk Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Run Road over Tonk Creek Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Run Road over Tonk Creek Branch carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pleasant Run Road over Tonk Creek Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Run Road over Tonk Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.