US Bridges

S 18th Street over Primrose Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of US 77 Bus · Structure no. 091610B06815001

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,999
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 18th Street over Primrose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 18th Street over Primrose Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 57 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 5,999 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 18th Street
CrossesPrimrose Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of US 77 Bus
RouteCity Street 4
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52847, -97.12236
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,999 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 18th Street over Primrose Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is S 18th Street over Primrose 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S 18th Street over Primrose Creek carry?

About 5,999 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S 18th Street over Primrose Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S 18th Street over Primrose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.