US Bridges

Will D Fitch Pk EB over Lick Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.16 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210C01047004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,217
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will D Fitch Pk EB over Lick Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will D Fitch Pk EB over Lick Creek 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 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 19,217 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,904 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWill D Fitch Pk EB
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.16 MI NE of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57121, -96.24416
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 protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,217 (2022)
Projected traffic26,904 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Will D Fitch Pk EB over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is Will D Fitch Pk EB over Lick Creek 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 Will D Fitch Pk EB over Lick Creek carry?

About 19,217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Will D Fitch Pk EB over Lick Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Will D Fitch Pk EB over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.