US Bridges

Garden Drive over Primrose Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of 4th ST · Structure no. 091610B02121001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Drive over Primrose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Garden Drive over Primrose Creek 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 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2036. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Drive
CrossesPrimrose Creek
Location0.15 MI SW of 4th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53052, -97.10363
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic750 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$418,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden Drive over Primrose Creek built?

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

What condition is Garden Drive 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 Garden Drive over Primrose Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Garden Drive over Primrose Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Drive over Primrose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.