US Bridges

Britten RD over Thompson Creek Trib

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of FM 1687 · Structure no. 170210AA0305001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britten RD over Thompson Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Britten RD over Thompson Creek Trib in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBritten RD
CrossesThompson Creek Trib
Location1.30 MI SW of FM 1687
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68659, -96.46784
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Britten RD over Thompson Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britten RD over Thompson Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Britten RD over Thompson Creek Trib carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Britten RD over Thompson Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Britten RD over Thompson Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.