US Bridges

Center Street over North Cow Bayou Trib

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610Y00010001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over North Cow Bayou Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Center Street over North Cow Bayou Trib in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 931 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesNorth Cow Bayou Trib
Location0.30 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38609, -97.21817
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2022)
Projected traffic750 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 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 Center Street over North Cow Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over North Cow Bayou Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Center Street over North Cow Bayou Trib carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Center Street over North Cow Bayou Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over North Cow Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.