US Bridges

Welsh Ave over Bee Creek Tributary

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210C01025001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,649
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welsh Ave over Bee Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Welsh Ave over Bee Creek Tributary in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 10,649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,909 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWelsh Ave
CrossesBee Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI SE of FM 2818
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58866, -96.31569
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,649 (2022)
Projected traffic14,909 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Welsh Ave over Bee Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welsh Ave over Bee Creek Tributary 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 Welsh Ave over Bee Creek Tributary carry?

About 10,649 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Welsh Ave over Bee Creek Tributary?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Welsh Ave over Bee Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.