US Bridges

Hejl Lane over Aquilla Creek Branch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.65 MI SE of FM 2114 · Structure no. 091610AA0934001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hejl Lane over Aquilla Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hejl Lane over Aquilla Creek Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHejl Lane
CrossesAquilla Creek Branch
Location0.65 MI SE of FM 2114
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79256, -97.16084
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2016)
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 Hejl Lane over Aquilla Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hejl Lane over Aquilla 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hejl Lane over Aquilla Creek Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hejl Lane over Aquilla Creek Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hejl Lane over Aquilla Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.