US Bridges

Church Road over Baylor Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of FM 2188 · Structure no. 091610AA0330001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Baylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church Road over Baylor Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesBaylor Creek
Location0.85 MI NE of FM 2188
RouteCounty Highway 457
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44747, -97.31855
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over Baylor Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Baylor 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Church Road over Baylor Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Church Road over Baylor Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Baylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.