US Bridges

Ml King Jr Blvd over UPRR

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610B03185003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,788
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ml King Jr Blvd over UPRR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ml King Jr Blvd over UPRR in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 14,788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMl King Jr Blvd
CrossesUPRR
Location0.2 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 17
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56096, -97.1217
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,788 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ml King Jr Blvd over UPRR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ml King Jr Blvd over UPRR 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 UPRR carry?

About 14,788 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ml King Jr Blvd over UPRR?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Ml King Jr Blvd over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.