Old Bruceville RD over South Fork Cow Bayou
PoorPosted for loadMcLennan County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610AA0227001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 433
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bruceville RD over South Fork Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Old Bruceville RD over South Fork Cow Bayou 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 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 433 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bruceville RD over South Fork Cow Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bruceville RD over South Fork Cow Bayou 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Bruceville RD over South Fork Cow Bayou carry?
About 433 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Old Bruceville RD over South Fork Cow Bayou?
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 Old Bruceville RD over South Fork Cow Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.