US Bridges

Hudspeth RD over Mathis Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.15 MI SW of FM 2038 · Structure no. 170210AA0137001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudspeth RD over Mathis Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hudspeth RD over Mathis Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHudspeth RD
CrossesMathis Creek
Location1.15 MI SW of FM 2038
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.80642, -96.33699
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2022)
Projected traffic74 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 Hudspeth RD over Mathis Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudspeth RD over Mathis Creek 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 Hudspeth RD over Mathis Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hudspeth RD over Mathis Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hudspeth RD over Mathis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.