US Bridges

E Villa Maria RD over Briar Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210B00500001

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Villa Maria RD over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Villa Maria RD over Briar Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 52 years old, older 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 18,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Villa Maria RD
CrossesBriar Creek
Location1.10 MI N of FM 1179
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66553, -96.34825
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2015)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Villa Maria RD over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is E Villa Maria RD over Briar Creek 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 E Villa Maria RD over Briar Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E Villa Maria RD over Briar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns E Villa Maria RD over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.