US Bridges

SH 21 over Still Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of Bs 6 · Structure no. 170210011604054

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,133
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over Still Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 21 over Still Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 19,133 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,990 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 21
CrossesStill Creek
Location0.9 MI SW of Bs 6
RouteState Highway 21
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68103, -96.3847
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,133 (2020)
Projected traffic27,990 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 21 over Still Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21 over Still Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 21 over Still Creek carry?

About 19,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over Still Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 over Still Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.