US Bridges

Colcord Aveune over Barron Branch

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of 4th ST · Structure no. 091610B01121001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,286
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colcord Aveune over Barron Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Colcord Aveune over Barron Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColcord Aveune
CrossesBarron Branch
Location0.30 MI SW of 4th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56251, -97.14434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,286 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colcord Aveune over Barron Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colcord Aveune over Barron Branch 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 Colcord Aveune over Barron Branch carry?

About 4,286 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Colcord Aveune over Barron Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Colcord Aveune over Barron Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.