US Bridges

Falls Street over Big Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of SH 164 · Structure no. 091610J00070001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Street over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Falls Street over Big Creek Tributary in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Street
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI NW of SH 164
RouteCity Street 55
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54028, -96.8397
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2020)
Projected traffic400 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Street over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Street over Big Creek Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Falls Street over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Falls Street over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Street over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.