US Bridges

Westwood Main DR S over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Brazos County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of Villa Maria · Structure no. 170210B00865001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood Main DR S over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Westwood Main DR S over Turkey Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestwood Main DR S
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.65 MI S of Villa Maria
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61997, -96.38648
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 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 Westwood Main DR S over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwood Main DR S over Turkey 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 Westwood Main DR S over Turkey Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Westwood Main DR S over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Westwood Main DR S over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.