US Bridges

Wilcox LN over Wickson Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.95 MI NE of FM 974 · Structure no. 170210AA0140001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcox LN over Wickson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wilcox LN over Wickson 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWilcox LN
CrossesWickson Creek
Location1.95 MI NE of FM 974
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76226, -96.34873
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wilcox LN over Wickson Creek built?

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

What condition is Wilcox LN over Wickson 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 Wilcox LN over Wickson Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilcox LN over Wickson Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcox LN over Wickson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.