US Bridges

Canaan Church Road over Bluff Creek

FairPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 185 · Structure no. 091610AA0153001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canaan Church Road over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Canaan Church Road over Bluff Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCanaan Church Road
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.40 MI N of FM 185
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53443, -97.54941
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic125 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$427,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canaan Church Road over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canaan Church Road over Bluff 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Canaan Church Road over Bluff Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Canaan Church Road over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Canaan Church Road over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.