US Bridges

East 4th Street over Tonk Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of SH 317 · Structure no. 091610LF5006001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 4th Street over Tonk Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying East 4th Street over Tonk Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast 4th Street
CrossesTonk Creek
Location0.7 MI E of SH 317
RouteCity Street 5
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53746, -97.43124
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2016)
Projected traffic300 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 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 East 4th Street over Tonk Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 4th Street over Tonk Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East 4th Street over Tonk Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is East 4th Street over Tonk Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East 4th Street over Tonk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.