US Bridges

Old Reliance RD over Wickson Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 3.75 MI SW of FM 2038 · Structure no. 170210AA0169004

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Reliance RD over Wickson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Reliance RD over Wickson Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Reliance RD
CrossesWickson Creek
Location3.75 MI SW of FM 2038
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72631, -96.28594
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 Old Reliance RD over Wickson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Reliance RD over Wickson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Reliance RD over Wickson Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old Reliance RD over Wickson Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Reliance RD over Wickson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.