US Bridges

Iron Bridge Road over Bull Hide Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 2.30 MI NW of FM 2643 · Structure no. 091610AA0321001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Bridge Road over Bull Hide Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Bridge Road over Bull Hide Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIron Bridge Road
CrossesBull Hide Creek
Location2.30 MI NW of FM 2643
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38696, -97.15066
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2036
Trucks2%
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$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Bridge Road over Bull Hide Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Bridge Road over Bull Hide 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Iron Bridge Road over Bull Hide Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Iron Bridge Road over Bull Hide Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Bridge Road over Bull Hide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.