US Bridges

Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of FM 974 · Structure no. 170210AA0106001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesWickson Creek Trib
Location0.40 MI NW of FM 974
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.77815, -96.37696
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.