US Bridges

Austins Colony Pkw over Carters Creek Tributary

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of FM 158 · Structure no. 170210B00900001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austins Colony Pkw over Carters Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Austins Colony Pkw over Carters Creek Tributary in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAustins Colony Pkw
CrossesCarters Creek Tributary
Location0.65 MI NW of FM 158
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68059, -96.33698
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Austins Colony Pkw over Carters Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austins Colony Pkw over Carters Creek Tributary 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 Austins Colony Pkw over Carters Creek Tributary carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Austins Colony Pkw over Carters Creek Tributary?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Austins Colony Pkw over Carters Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.