US Bridges

Alexandria Ave over Lick Creek Branch

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.33 MI NE of SH 40 · Structure no. 170210C01012001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,887
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexandria Ave over Lick Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Alexandria Ave over Lick Creek Branch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,642 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexandria Ave
CrossesLick Creek Branch
Location1.33 MI NE of SH 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56876, -96.28534
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2022)
Projected traffic2,642 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alexandria Ave over Lick Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexandria Ave over Lick Creek Branch 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 Alexandria Ave over Lick Creek Branch carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alexandria Ave over Lick Creek Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Alexandria Ave over Lick Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.