US Bridges

Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of FM 974 · Structure no. 170210AA0106003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 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 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesWickson Creek Trib
Location1.10 MI NW of FM 974
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78506, -96.38614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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 traffic80 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 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Wickson Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.