US Bridges

Crooked Creek Path over Frierson Lake Spillway

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Greens Prai · Structure no. 170210LE5154001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooked Creek Path over Frierson Lake Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Crooked Creek Path over Frierson Lake Spillway in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrooked Creek Path
CrossesFrierson Lake Spillway
Location0.40 MI SE of Greens Prai
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52739, -96.28462
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 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 Crooked Creek Path over Frierson Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crooked Creek Path over Frierson Lake Spillway 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 Crooked Creek Path over Frierson Lake Spillway carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crooked Creek Path over Frierson Lake Spillway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Crooked Creek Path over Frierson Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.