US Bridges

George Bush DR over Wolf Pen Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Harvey RD · Structure no. 170210C00313001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Bush DR over Wolf Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying George Bush DR over Wolf Pen Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGeorge Bush DR
CrossesWolf Pen Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of Harvey RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61637, -96.31537
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 George Bush DR over Wolf Pen Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Bush DR over Wolf Pen 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 George Bush DR over Wolf Pen Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is George Bush DR over Wolf Pen Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns George Bush DR over Wolf Pen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.