US Bridges

J.J. Flewellen RD over Brazos River Channel

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.55 MI SW of FM 933 · Structure no. 091610B01591001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.J. Flewellen RD over Brazos River Channel is a concrete culvert carrying J.J. Flewellen RD over Brazos River Channel in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJ.J. Flewellen RD
CrossesBrazos River Channel
Location0.55 MI SW of FM 933
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59854, -97.13011
Functional classRural 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks14%
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 J.J. Flewellen RD over Brazos River Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.J. Flewellen RD over Brazos River Channel 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 J.J. Flewellen RD over Brazos River Channel carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is J.J. Flewellen RD over Brazos River Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns J.J. Flewellen RD over Brazos River Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.