US Bridges

Old Bethany Road over South Fork Cow Bayou

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 4.5 MI SW of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610AA9535001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bethany Road over South Fork Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Old Bethany Road over South Fork Cow Bayou in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Bethany Road
CrossesSouth Fork Cow Bayou
Location4.5 MI SW of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34773, -97.27414
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic90 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 Bethany Road over South Fork Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bethany Road over South Fork Cow Bayou 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 Old Bethany Road over South Fork Cow Bayou carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Old Bethany Road over South Fork Cow Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bethany Road over South Fork Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.