ML KING JR BLVD
Carrying ML KING JR BLVD over BRAZOS RIVER #56 WAC
2.15 MI NW OF US 84, McLennan, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ML KING JR BLVD
The ML KING JR BLVD bridge in McLennan, Texas carries ML KING JR BLVD over BRAZOS RIVER #56 WAC. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 141.7 meters (465 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,402 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ML KING JR BLVD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 141.7 m (465 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,402 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 091610B03185004
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ML KING JR BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ML KING JR BLVD 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 ML KING JR BLVD?
ML KING JR BLVD in McLennan, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ML KING JR BLVD inspected?
ML KING JR BLVD'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 9,402 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ML KING JR BLVD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ML KING JR BLVD?
ML KING JR BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ML KING JR BLVD?
ML KING JR BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ML KING JR BLVD and does age affect safety?
ML KING JR BLVD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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