US Bridges

Brothers Blvd over Bee Creek Tributary

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of Texas Ave · Structure no. 170210C01060001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brothers Blvd over Bee Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Brothers Blvd over Bee Creek Tributary in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrothers Blvd
CrossesBee Creek Tributary
Location0.55 MI S of Texas Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59099, -96.30079
Functional classUrban 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brothers Blvd over Bee Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brothers Blvd over Bee Creek Tributary 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 Brothers Blvd over Bee Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Brothers Blvd over Bee Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Brothers Blvd over Bee Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.