US Bridges

FM 1179 over Burton Creek Branch

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Brazos County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Bs 6 · Structure no. 170210131601006

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1179 over Burton Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1179 over Burton Creek Branch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 23,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1179
CrossesBurton Creek Branch
Location0.1 MI SW of Bs 6
RouteState Highway 1179
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64218, -96.35493
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,220 (2020)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 FM 1179 over Burton Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1179 over Burton Creek Branch 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 FM 1179 over Burton Creek Branch carry?

About 23,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 1179 over Burton Creek Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1179 over Burton Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.