US Bridges

Speegle Road over Branch Speegleville Crk

FairPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 2.70 MI SE of FM 185 · Structure no. 091610AA0186003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,151
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speegle Road over Branch Speegleville Crk is a prestressed concrete other carrying Speegle Road over Branch Speegleville Crk 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 5 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 1,151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpeegle Road
CrossesBranch Speegleville Crk
Location2.70 MI SE of FM 185
RouteCounty Highway 420
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55388, -97.28353
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Speegle Road over Branch Speegleville Crk built?

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

What condition is Speegle Road over Branch Speegleville Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Speegle Road over Branch Speegleville Crk carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Speegle Road over Branch Speegleville Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Speegle Road over Branch Speegleville Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.