US Bridges

Smith RD over Wickson Creek Branch

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.66 MI W of FM 2223 · Structure no. 170210AA0111003

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith RD over Wickson Creek Branch is a other culvert carrying Smith RD over Wickson Creek Branch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith RD
CrossesWickson Creek Branch
Location1.66 MI W of FM 2223
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79162, -96.38668
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Smith RD over Wickson Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith RD over Wickson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Smith RD over Wickson Creek Branch carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith RD over Wickson Creek Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Smith RD over Wickson Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.