US Bridges

Speegleville Road over Hog Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.05 MI SW of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610AA0330004

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
189 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,695
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speegleville Road over Hog Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Speegleville Road over Hog Creek 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 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2036. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpeegleville Road
CrossesHog Creek
Location2.05 MI SW of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5258, -97.2908
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,695 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Speegleville Road over Hog Creek built?

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

What condition is Speegleville Road over Hog Creek 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 Hog Creek carry?

About 1,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Speegleville Road over Hog Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Speegleville Road over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.