US Bridges

Hopes Creek RD over Hopes Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 4.20 MI W of FM 2154 · Structure no. 170210AA0254001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopes Creek RD over Hopes Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopes Creek RD over Hopes Creek 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHopes Creek RD
CrossesHopes Creek
Location4.20 MI W of FM 2154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52028, -96.34396
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Hopes Creek RD over Hopes Creek built?

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

What condition is Hopes Creek RD over Hopes 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 Hopes Creek RD over Hopes Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hopes Creek RD over Hopes Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hopes Creek RD over Hopes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.