US Bridges

Old Temple Road over North Cow Bayou

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610Y00100001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Temple Road over North Cow Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Old Temple Road over North Cow Bayou 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Temple Road
CrossesNorth Cow Bayou
Location1.0 MI SE of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36661, -97.20761
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Temple Road over North Cow Bayou built?

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

What condition is Old Temple Road over North Cow Bayou 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 Old Temple Road over North Cow Bayou carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Temple Road over North Cow Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Temple Road over North Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.