US Bridges

Bosque Boulevard over Barron Branch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of 9th ST · Structure no. 091610B00351001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bosque Boulevard over Barron Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bosque Boulevard over Barron Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBosque Boulevard
CrossesBarron Branch
Location0.20 MI NE of 9th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56119, -97.14048
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2014)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 Bosque Boulevard over Barron Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bosque Boulevard over Barron 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bosque Boulevard over Barron Branch carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bosque Boulevard over Barron Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bosque Boulevard over Barron Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.