US Bridges

Tanglewood DR over Burton Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of Broadmoor DR · Structure no. 170210B00557001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
984
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanglewood DR over Burton Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tanglewood DR over Burton Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 984 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTanglewood DR
CrossesBurton Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of Broadmoor DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64088, -96.33593
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 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 Tanglewood DR over Burton Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood DR over Burton Creek carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tanglewood DR over Burton Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Tanglewood DR over Burton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.