US Bridges

Osr over Cedar Creek Relief

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.9 MI NE of FM 46 · Structure no. 170210047502088

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

About this bridge

Osr over Cedar Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Osr over Cedar Creek Relief 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 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOsr
CrossesCedar Creek Relief
Location1.9 MI NE of FM 46
RouteState Highway 999
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90482, -96.35427
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic1,550 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Cedar Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Osr over Cedar Creek Relief 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 Osr over Cedar Creek Relief carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Osr over Cedar Creek Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Osr over Cedar Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.