US Bridges

Saunders ST over Still Creek Tributary

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of SH 21 · Structure no. 170210B00098001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saunders ST over Still Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Saunders ST over Still Creek Tributary in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSaunders ST
CrossesStill Creek Tributary
Location0.35 MI NW of SH 21
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68315, -96.39057
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Saunders ST over Still Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saunders ST over Still Creek Tributary 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 Saunders ST over Still Creek Tributary carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saunders ST over Still Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Saunders ST over Still Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.