US Bridges

Ra Galindo Blvd over Turkey Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of Villa Maria · Structure no. 170210LZ5627001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ra Galindo Blvd over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ra Galindo Blvd over Turkey 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRa Galindo Blvd
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.05 MI NW of Villa Maria
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62784, -96.38648
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 evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ra Galindo Blvd over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Ra Galindo Blvd over Turkey 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 Ra Galindo Blvd over Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ra Galindo Blvd over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ra Galindo Blvd over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.