US Bridges

Maehr Road over Tehuacana Creek Trib

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of Bellmead · Structure no. 091610AA9502001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maehr Road over Tehuacana Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete other carrying Maehr Road over Tehuacana Creek Trib in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 479 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaehr Road
CrossesTehuacana Creek Trib
Location3.0 MI N of Bellmead
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63679, -97.05929
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2020)
Projected traffic850 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 Maehr Road over Tehuacana Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maehr Road over Tehuacana Creek Trib 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 Maehr Road over Tehuacana Creek Trib carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Maehr Road over Tehuacana Creek Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Maehr Road over Tehuacana Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.