US Bridges

Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of FM 3434 · Structure no. 091610AA0376004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 835 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Creek Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.05 MI NW of FM 3434
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66961, -97.24386
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek Road over Rock 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 Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.