PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD
Carrying PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD over BLUFF CRK #532
2.40 MI NW OF FM 185, McLennan, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD
The PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD bridge in McLennan, Texas carries PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD over BLUFF CRK #532. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 215 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 215 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 091610AA0150003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD against other structures in McLennan and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD?
PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD in McLennan, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD inspected?
PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 215 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD?
PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD?
PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD and does age affect safety?
PRAIRIE CHAPEL RD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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