US Bridges

Osr over Sparks Branch (wheelock

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of FM 46 · Structure no. 170210047502085

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
856
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osr over Sparks Branch (wheelock is a concrete culvert carrying Osr over Sparks Branch (wheelock in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 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 6 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesOsr
CrossesSparks Branch (wheelock
Location0.4 MI NE of FM 46
RouteState Highway 999
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88626, -96.36456
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2019)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osr over Sparks Branch (wheelock built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Osr over Sparks Branch (wheelock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Osr over Sparks Branch (wheelock carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Osr over Sparks Branch (wheelock?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Osr over Sparks Branch (wheelock?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.