US Bridges

SH 40 WB over Spring Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210054008048

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 40 WB over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 40 WB over Spring Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 40 WB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.8 MI W of SH 6
RouteState Highway 40
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55274, -96.28594
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2010)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 40 WB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 40 WB over Spring 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 40 WB over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 40 WB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 40 WB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.