US Bridges

Battle Lake Road over Big Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of SH 164 · Structure no. 091610AA0622002

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battle Lake Road over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Battle Lake Road over Big Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 107 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.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2036. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBattle Lake Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.60 MI W of SH 164
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53873, -96.85254
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic700 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battle Lake Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Battle Lake Road over Big 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 Battle Lake Road over Big Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Battle Lake Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Battle Lake Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.