US Bridges

Old Mexia RD over Lucky Creek Branch

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Lp 340 · Structure no. 091610AA0581003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mexia RD over Lucky Creek Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mexia RD over Lucky Creek Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mexia RD
CrossesLucky Creek Branch
Location0.75 MI E of Lp 340
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59116, -97.06952
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 Old Mexia RD over Lucky Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mexia RD over Lucky Creek Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mexia RD over Lucky Creek Branch carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Mexia RD over Lucky Creek Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mexia RD over Lucky Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.