US Bridges

Sturgis Lane over Wilson Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.01 MI NW of Univ Park · Structure no. 091610B05911001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,583
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturgis Lane over Wilson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sturgis Lane over Wilson Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,583 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,510 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSturgis Lane
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.01 MI NW of Univ Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57427, -97.14733
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,583 (2020)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2032
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sturgis Lane over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sturgis Lane over Wilson Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sturgis Lane over Wilson Creek carry?

About 3,583 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sturgis Lane over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sturgis Lane over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.