US Bridges

West Fairway Drive over Potters Branch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Estates DR · Structure no. 091610F00235001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fairway Drive over Potters Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Fairway Drive over Potters Branch 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Fairway Drive
CrossesPotters Branch
Location0.1 MI SW of Estates DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50603, -97.22926
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fairway Drive over Potters Branch built?

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

What condition is West Fairway Drive over Potters Branch 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 West Fairway Drive over Potters Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is West Fairway Drive over Potters Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns West Fairway Drive over Potters Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.