US Bridges

Cherry Street over Marlin Branch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of Brooklyn Ave · Structure no. 091610B00931001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Street over Marlin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Street over Marlin Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCherry Street
CrossesMarlin Branch
Location0.2 MI SE of Brooklyn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56177, -97.10571
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 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 Cherry Street over Marlin Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Street over Marlin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Street over Marlin Branch carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cherry Street over Marlin Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Street over Marlin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.