US Bridges

Bagby Ave over Primrose Crek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.33 MI NE of Lp 396 · Structure no. 091610B00211001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bagby Ave over Primrose Crek is a concrete culvert carrying Bagby Ave over Primrose Crek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBagby Ave
CrossesPrimrose Crek
Location0.33 MI NE of Lp 396
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52823, -97.13426
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bagby Ave over Primrose Crek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bagby Ave over Primrose Crek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Bagby Ave over Primrose Crek carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bagby Ave over Primrose Crek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Bagby Ave over Primrose Crek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.