US Bridges

Broadmoor DR over Burton Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210B00526002

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadmoor DR over Burton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadmoor DR over Burton Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadmoor DR
CrossesBurton Creek
Location0.55 MI S of FM 1179
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64299, -96.34545
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,500 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 Broadmoor DR over Burton Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Broadmoor DR over Burton Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Broadmoor DR over Burton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.