US Bridges

Rattlesnake Road over Railroad Spur

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of FM 1860 · Structure no. 091610CC0100001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rattlesnake Road over Railroad Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rattlesnake Road over Railroad Spur in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRattlesnake Road
CrossesRailroad Spur
Location0.2 MI NW of FM 1860
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47925, -96.93606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rattlesnake Road over Railroad Spur built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rattlesnake Road over Railroad Spur 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rattlesnake Road over Railroad Spur carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rattlesnake Road over Railroad Spur?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rattlesnake Road over Railroad Spur?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.