US Bridges

Patten Lake Road over Patten Branch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of FM 933 · Structure no. 091610AA0440002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patten Lake Road over Patten Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Patten Lake Road over Patten Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatten Lake Road
CrossesPatten Branch
Location0.60 MI SW of FM 933
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76779, -97.23204
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2020)
Projected traffic250 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patten Lake Road over Patten Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patten Lake Road over Patten Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Patten Lake Road over Patten Branch carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Patten Lake Road over Patten Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Patten Lake Road over Patten Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.