US Bridges

Bridgewater Ct over Spring Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.23 MI SW of Alexandria · Structure no. 170210LZ5625001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgewater Ct over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bridgewater Ct over Spring Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgewater Ct
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.23 MI SW of Alexandria
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55746, -96.27606
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2022)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Bridgewater Ct over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgewater Ct over Spring 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 Bridgewater Ct over Spring Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridgewater Ct over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgewater Ct over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.