US Bridges

Willow Grove Road over Speeglevil Creek Trib

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of Randy DR · Structure no. 091610AA0188001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Grove Road over Speeglevil Creek Trib is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron other carrying Willow Grove Road over Speeglevil Creek Trib in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Grove Road
CrossesSpeeglevil Creek Trib
Location0.15 MI NW of Randy DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55138, -97.29762
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Grove Road over Speeglevil Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Grove Road over Speeglevil Creek Trib 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 Willow Grove Road over Speeglevil Creek Trib carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Willow Grove Road over Speeglevil Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Grove Road over Speeglevil Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.