US Bridges

Speegleville Road over Middle Bosque River

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.3 MI NW of US 84 · Structure no. 091610AA0330003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
661 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,879
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speegleville Road over Middle Bosque River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Speegleville Road over Middle Bosque River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,879 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2036. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpeegleville Road
CrossesMiddle Bosque River
Location1.3 MI NW of US 84
RouteCity Street 426
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49934, -97.29906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length661 ft (201.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,879 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Speegleville Road over Middle Bosque River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speegleville Road over Middle Bosque River 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 Speegleville Road over Middle Bosque River carry?

About 2,879 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Speegleville Road over Middle Bosque River?

The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Speegleville Road over Middle Bosque River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.