US Bridges

Old Marlin Road over Tehuacana Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.80 MI NW of FM 1860 · Structure no. 091610AA0712002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Marlin Road over Tehuacana Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Marlin Road over Tehuacana Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Marlin Road
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location0.80 MI NW of FM 1860
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52673, -97.03138
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)
Projected traffic150 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 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 Old Marlin Road over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Marlin Road over Tehuacana Creek 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 Old Marlin Road over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Marlin Road over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Marlin Road over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.