US Bridges

Navarro Street over Big Creek Tributary

PoorPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Carpenter ST · Structure no. 091610J00115001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Navarro Street over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Navarro 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNavarro Street
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI NE of Carpenter ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54341, -96.82521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Navarro Street over Big Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Navarro Street over Big Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 41 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Navarro Street over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Navarro Street over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.