US Bridges

Dumas DR over Carters Creek Trib

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of E Mlk Jr ST · Structure no. 170210B00379001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dumas DR over Carters Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Dumas DR over Carters Creek Trib in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 857 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDumas DR
CrossesCarters Creek Trib
Location0.05 MI NW of E Mlk Jr ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68611, -96.35386
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dumas DR over Carters Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dumas DR over Carters Creek Trib 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 Dumas DR over Carters Creek Trib carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dumas DR over Carters Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dumas DR over Carters Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.