US Bridges

County Line Road over Tehuacana Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.85 MI SE of FM 308 · Structure no. 091610AA0467001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Tehuacana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Line Road over Tehuacana Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location0.85 MI SE of FM 308
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77054, -96.97798
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over Tehuacana Creek 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 County Line Road over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Line Road over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.