US Bridges

Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River Ovrerflow

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.55 MI SE of FM 1637 · Structure no. 091610B03185002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,508
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River Ovrerflow is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River Ovrerflow 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 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 9,508 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMl King Jr Blvd
CrossesBrazos River Ovrerflow
Location0.55 MI SE of FM 1637
RouteCity Street 17
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57102, -97.13803
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,508 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River Ovrerflow built?

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

What condition is Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River Ovrerflow 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 Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River Ovrerflow carry?

About 9,508 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River Ovrerflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River Ovrerflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.