US Bridges

N Traditions DR over Turkey Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210B00880002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Traditions DR over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Traditions DR over Turkey Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesN Traditions DR
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of FM 1179
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61513, -96.39253
Functional classRural 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 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 N Traditions DR over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Traditions DR 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 N Traditions DR over Turkey Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Traditions DR over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns N Traditions DR over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.