US Bridges

Krenek Tap RD over Carters Creek Trib

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of Texas Ave · Structure no. 170210C00475001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krenek Tap RD over Carters Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Krenek Tap RD over Carters Creek Trib in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKrenek Tap RD
CrossesCarters Creek Trib
Location0.2 MI NE of Texas Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60621, -96.30351
Functional classRural 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 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 Krenek Tap RD over Carters Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krenek Tap RD over Carters Creek Trib 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 Krenek Tap RD over Carters Creek Trib carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Krenek Tap RD over Carters Creek Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Krenek Tap RD over Carters Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.