US Bridges

Bird Pond RD over Carters Creek Relief

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 2.70 MI SW of SH 30 · Structure no. 170210AA0184003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,904
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bird Pond RD over Carters Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Bird Pond RD over Carters Creek Relief in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,904 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,666 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBird Pond RD
CrossesCarters Creek Relief
Location2.70 MI SW of SH 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59884, -96.25437
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,904 (2022)
Projected traffic2,666 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bird Pond RD over Carters Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bird Pond RD over Carters Creek Relief 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 Bird Pond RD over Carters Creek Relief carry?

About 1,904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bird Pond RD over Carters Creek Relief?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bird Pond RD over Carters Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.