US Bridges

Old Mexia RD CR209 over Tehuacana Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 3.0 MI East of Bellmead · Structure no. 091610AA0581002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mexia RD CR209 over Tehuacana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mexia RD CR209 over Tehuacana Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Mexia RD CR209
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location3.0 MI East of Bellmead
RouteCounty Highway 209
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5988, -97.0496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2022)
Projected traffic195 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Mexia RD CR209 over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mexia RD CR209 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mexia RD CR209 over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Mexia RD CR209 over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mexia RD CR209 over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.