US Bridges

Old Marlin Road over Shaw Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of FM 1860 · Structure no. 091610AA2272001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Marlin Road over Shaw Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Marlin Road over Shaw Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Marlin Road
CrossesShaw Creek
Location0.20 MI NW of FM 1860
RouteCounty Highway 204
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52192, -97.02182
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

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

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Marlin Road over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Marlin Road over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.