US Bridges

Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 60 · Structure no. 170210B00825001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCopperfield DR
CrossesHudson Creek
Location0.35 MI W of FM 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.65248, -96.30084
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copperfield DR over Hudson 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 Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek carry?

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

How long is Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.