US Bridges

Thompson Road over Big Creek Branch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of FM 939 · Structure no. 091610AA0625003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Road over Big Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Thompson Road over Big Creek Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThompson Road
CrossesBig Creek Branch
Location1.60 MI W of FM 939
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55222, -96.86315
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 Thompson Road over Big Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Road over Big Creek Branch 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 Thompson Road over Big Creek Branch carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Thompson Road over Big Creek Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Thompson Road over Big Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.