US Bridges

Macey RD over Mcdonald Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of Osr · Structure no. 170210AA0128001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
629
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macey RD over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Macey RD over Mcdonald Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMacey RD
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Osr
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93962, -96.26245
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2022)
Projected traffic900 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 Macey RD over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macey RD over Mcdonald 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 Macey RD over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Macey RD over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Macey RD over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.