US Bridges

Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.15 MI NW of US 84 · Structure no. 091610B03185004

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,129
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 9,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2036. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMl King Jr Blvd
CrossesBrazos River
Location2.15 MI NW of US 84
RouteCity Street 17
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59045, -97.15295
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,129 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

About 9,129 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ml King Jr Blvd over Brazos River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.