Prairie Chapel RD over Bluff Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcLennan County, Texas · 2.40 MI NW of FM 185 · Structure no. 091610AA0150003
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 227
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie Chapel RD over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Prairie Chapel RD over Bluff Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie Chapel RD over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie Chapel RD over Bluff Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Prairie Chapel RD over Bluff Creek carry?
About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Prairie Chapel RD over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie Chapel RD over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.