US Bridges

Broadmoor DR over Briar Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of 29th ST · Structure no. 170210B00526001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,497
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadmoor DR over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadmoor DR over Briar Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,497 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadmoor DR
CrossesBriar Creek
Location0.45 MI N of 29th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66186, -96.34002
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,497 (2019)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadmoor DR over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadmoor DR over Briar 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 Broadmoor DR over Briar Creek carry?

About 2,497 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Broadmoor DR over Briar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Broadmoor DR over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.