US Bridges

Herring Aveune EB over Brazos River

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.45 MI SW of FM 933 · Structure no. 091610B02511001

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
914 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,881
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herring Aveune EB over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herring Aveune EB over Brazos River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 5,881 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2036. The structure is 914 ft (278.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHerring Aveune EB
CrossesBrazos River
Location1.45 MI SW of FM 933
RouteCity Street 16
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57542, -97.14563
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length914 ft (278.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,881 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Herring Aveune EB over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Herring Aveune EB over Brazos River 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 Herring Aveune EB over Brazos River carry?

About 5,881 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Herring Aveune EB over Brazos River?

The structure is 914 ft (278.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Herring Aveune EB over Brazos River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.