US Bridges

Old Reliance RD over Carters Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210B00365002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Reliance RD over Carters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Reliance RD over Carters Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Reliance RD
CrossesCarters Creek
Location0.85 MI NE of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69705, -96.33946
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Reliance RD over Carters 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 Carters Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Reliance RD over Carters Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old Reliance RD over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.