US Bridges

Old Robinson Road over Drain

PoorPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of US 77 · Structure no. 091610K00455006

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Robinson Road over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Old Robinson Road over Drain in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Robinson Road
CrossesDrain
Location0.25 MI S of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44419, -97.10633
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Robinson Road over Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Robinson Road over Drain 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 Old Robinson Road over Drain carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Robinson Road over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Robinson Road over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.