US Bridges

Cavitt Ave over Burton Creek Tributary

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210B00653001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cavitt Ave over Burton Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Cavitt Ave over Burton Creek Tributary in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCavitt Ave
CrossesBurton Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI NW of FM 1179
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64181, -96.35626
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.
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2015)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Cavitt Ave over Burton Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Cavitt Ave over Burton Creek Tributary 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 Cavitt Ave over Burton Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cavitt Ave over Burton Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cavitt Ave over Burton Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.