US Bridges

Canaan Church Road over Rainey Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 3.00 MI NW of FM 185 · Structure no. 091610AA0158001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canaan Church Road over Rainey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canaan Church Road over Rainey Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2036. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCanaan Church Road
CrossesRainey Creek
Location3.00 MI NW of FM 185
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56332, -97.57442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canaan Church Road over Rainey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canaan Church Road over Rainey 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 April 2024.

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

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Canaan Church Road over Rainey Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Canaan Church Road over Rainey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.