US Bridges

William D Fitch Pk over Anderson Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of SH 30 · Structure no. 170210C01047003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,265
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

William D Fitch Pk over Anderson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying William D Fitch Pk over Anderson Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,771 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliam D Fitch Pk
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location1.1 MI S of SH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60941, -96.21446
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,265 (2022)
Projected traffic8,771 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 William D Fitch Pk over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is William D Fitch Pk over Anderson 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 William D Fitch Pk over Anderson Creek carry?

About 6,265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is William D Fitch Pk over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns William D Fitch Pk over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.