US Bridges

Gateway Drive over Flat Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 3476 · Structure no. 091610LY1460001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway Drive over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gateway Drive over Flat Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGateway Drive
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of FM 3476
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48189, -97.1803
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Gateway Drive over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway Drive over Flat 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gateway Drive over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gateway Drive over Flat Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gateway Drive over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.