US Bridges

Burton DR over Burton Creek

FairPosted for load

Brazos County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Ethel Blvd · Structure no. 170210B00509001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton DR over Burton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burton DR over Burton Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurton DR
CrossesBurton Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Ethel Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64943, -96.35237
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 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 Burton DR over Burton Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton DR over Burton 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 Burton DR over Burton Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Burton DR over Burton Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Burton DR over Burton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.