US Bridges

Baylor Camp Road over Live Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of FM 1637 · Structure no. 091610AA0393001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
746
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baylor Camp Road over Live Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Baylor Camp Road over Live Oak Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2036. 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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CarriesBaylor Camp Road
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location0.50 MI SW of FM 1637
RouteCounty Highway 423
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63362, -97.2953
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2036
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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baylor Camp Road over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baylor Camp Road over Live Oak 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 Baylor Camp Road over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Baylor Camp Road over Live Oak 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 Baylor Camp Road over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.