US Bridges

Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek

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Brazos County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210AA0164004

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,757
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassbur RD
CrossesWickson Creek
Location0.25 MI E of FM 1179
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72115, -96.25251
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,757 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grassbur RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek carry?

About 1,757 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grassbur RD over Wickson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.