US Bridges

Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek

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Brazos County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of FM 158 · Structure no. 170210B00825002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
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 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCopperfield DR
CrossesHudson Creek
Location0.25 MI NE of FM 158
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6652, -96.29997
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 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 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Copperfield DR over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.