US Bridges

4th Street over Primrose Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.05 MI SE of Lp 491 · Structure no. 091610B06787002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Primrose Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Street over Primrose Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 411 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2036. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4th Street
CrossesPrimrose Creek
Location1.05 MI SE of Lp 491
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53005, -97.09981
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2022)
Projected traffic580 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 4th Street over Primrose Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th 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 4th Street over Primrose Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 4th 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Primrose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.