US Bridges

Gurley Lane over Primrose Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of 12th ST · Structure no. 091610B02361001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurley Lane over Primrose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gurley Lane 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 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 476 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGurley Lane
CrossesPrimrose Creek
Location0.15 MI NE of 12th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53301, -97.11071
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2015)
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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gurley Lane over Primrose Creek built?

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

What condition is Gurley Lane over Primrose Creek 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 Gurley Lane over Primrose Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Gurley Lane over Primrose Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gurley Lane over Primrose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.