US Bridges

3rd Street over Primrose Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of FM 434 · Structure no. 091610B06785002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Primrose Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Street over Primrose Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd Street
CrossesPrimrose Creek
Location0.50 MI NW of FM 434
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5298, -97.09615
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 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$453,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Street over Primrose Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over Primrose Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Street over Primrose Creek carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 3rd Street over Primrose Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street over Primrose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.