US Bridges

Frazier Lane over Williams Creek

FairPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 091610AA0616001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier Lane over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Frazier Lane over Williams Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFrazier Lane
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.45 MI S of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 230
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62914, -96.96962
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$418,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frazier Lane over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frazier Lane over Williams 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Frazier Lane over Williams Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Frazier Lane over Williams Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Frazier Lane over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.