US Bridges

House Cemetery RD over Rocky Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.4 MI SW of FM 974 · Structure no. 170210AA0123001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

House Cemetery RD over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying House Cemetery RD over Rocky Creek 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHouse Cemetery RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of FM 974
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87441, -96.28107
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (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 House Cemetery RD over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is House Cemetery RD over Rocky 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does House Cemetery RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is House Cemetery RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns House Cemetery RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.