Thompson Road over Big Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMcLennan County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of FM 939 · Structure no. 091610AA0625002
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Thompson Road over Big Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Road over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Thompson Road over Big Creek carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Thompson Road over Big 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 Thompson Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.