US Bridges

Kendall Lane over Marlin Branch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of Lp 340 · Structure no. 091610B03081001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendall Lane over Marlin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kendall Lane over Marlin Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 692 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKendall Lane
CrossesMarlin Branch
Location1.70 MI W of Lp 340
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56681, -97.09825
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kendall Lane over Marlin Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kendall Lane over Marlin Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kendall Lane over Marlin Branch carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Kendall Lane over Marlin Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Kendall Lane over Marlin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.