US Bridges

Buckellen Lane over South Fork Cow Bayou

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.95 MI NE of SH 317 · Structure no. 091610AA0246002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckellen Lane over South Fork Cow Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckellen Lane over South Fork Cow Bayou in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckellen Lane
CrossesSouth Fork Cow Bayou
Location1.95 MI NE of SH 317
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.35286, -97.34448
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic240 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckellen Lane over South Fork Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckellen Lane over South Fork Cow Bayou 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 Buckellen Lane over South Fork Cow Bayou carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Buckellen Lane over South Fork Cow Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buckellen Lane over South Fork Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.