US Bridges

Jackson Lane over North Fork Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 1.70 MI NE of Spur 1637 · Structure no. 091610AA0384001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Lane over North Fork Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Jackson Lane over North Fork Rock Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Lane
CrossesNorth Fork Rock Creek
Location1.70 MI NE of Spur 1637
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66649, -97.27323
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Lane over North Fork Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Lane over North Fork Rock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Lane over North Fork Rock Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jackson Lane over North Fork Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Lane over North Fork Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.