US Bridges

Meyers Lane over Lucky Branch

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.61 MI NE of IH 35 Nbfr · Structure no. 091610LZ5627001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyers Lane over Lucky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Meyers Lane over Lucky Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeyers Lane
CrossesLucky Branch
Location1.61 MI NE of IH 35 Nbfr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62665, -97.07767
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meyers Lane over Lucky Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meyers Lane over Lucky Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Meyers Lane over Lucky Branch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Meyers Lane over Lucky Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meyers Lane over Lucky Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.