US Bridges

Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek Trib

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210AA0164001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek Trib in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 607 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassbur RD
CrossesWickson Creek Trib
Location2.1 MI E of FM 1179
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72497, -96.22417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek Trib 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek Trib carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.