US Bridges

Orchard Lane over Lucky Creek Branch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Lp 340 · Structure no. 091610AA0724001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Lane over Lucky Creek Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Lane over Lucky 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 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOrchard Lane
CrossesLucky Creek Branch
Location0.55 MI E of Lp 340
RouteCounty Highway 724
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58342, -97.06901
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
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$418,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Lane over Lucky Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Orchard Lane over Lucky 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 Orchard Lane over Lucky Creek Branch carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Orchard Lane over Lucky Creek Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Lane over Lucky Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.