US Bridges

West Wa Neel Road over Alligator Creek Brach

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of FM 2114 · Structure no. 091610AA0456002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Wa Neel Road over Alligator Creek Brach is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Wa Neel Road over Alligator Creek Brach in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Wa Neel Road
CrossesAlligator Creek Brach
Location0.20 MI SW of FM 2114
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80301, -97.12549
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Wa Neel Road over Alligator Creek Brach built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Wa Neel Road over Alligator Creek Brach 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 West Wa Neel Road over Alligator Creek Brach carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Wa Neel Road over Alligator Creek Brach?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West Wa Neel Road over Alligator Creek Brach?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.