US Bridges

South Mays Street over UPRR & Mcneil RD

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460E00740002

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
451 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Mays Street over UPRR & Mcneil RD is a concrete tee beam carrying South Mays Street over UPRR & Mcneil RD in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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 5 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,620 by 2031. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Mays Street
CrossesUPRR & Mcneil RD
Location0.8 MI S of US 79
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50688, -97.67814
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2011)
Projected traffic22,620 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Mays Street over UPRR & Mcneil RD built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is South Mays Street over UPRR & Mcneil RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does South Mays Street over UPRR & Mcneil RD carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Mays Street over UPRR & Mcneil RD?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns South Mays Street over UPRR & Mcneil RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.