US Bridges

Possum Trot Road over Brazos River Tributary

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of Blue Bluff · Structure no. 091610AA0680001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Trot Road over Brazos River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Possum Trot Road over Brazos River Tributary in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPossum Trot Road
CrossesBrazos River Tributary
Location0.60 MI S of Blue Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44334, -96.98194
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic65 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 Possum Trot Road over Brazos River Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Trot Road over Brazos River Tributary 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 Possum Trot Road over Brazos River Tributary carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Possum Trot Road over Brazos River Tributary?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Trot Road over Brazos River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.