US Bridges

Old Railroad Road over Snake Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of FM 2114 · Structure no. 091610AA0454001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Railroad Road over Snake Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Railroad Road over Snake Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Railroad Road
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.80 MI SE of FM 2114
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78506, -97.16993
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$447,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Railroad Road over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Railroad Road over Snake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Railroad Road over Snake Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Railroad Road over Snake Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Old Railroad Road over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.