US Bridges

Circle Road over Primrose Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610B00993001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,039
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Road over Primrose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Circle Road over Primrose Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 2,039 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCircle Road
CrossesPrimrose Creek
Location0.2 MI S of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52604, -97.13126
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 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 rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,039 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 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 Circle Road over Primrose Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Circle Road over Primrose Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Circle Road over Primrose Creek carry?

About 2,039 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Circle Road over Primrose Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Road over Primrose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.