US Bridges

Brazos ST over Hords Creek Draw

PoorPosted for load

Coleman County, Texas · Brazos ST @ Mesquite ST · Structure no. 230420B00030001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brazos ST over Hords Creek Draw is a masonry culvert carrying Brazos ST over Hords Creek Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrazos ST
CrossesHords Creek Draw
LocationBrazos ST @ Mesquite ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82534, -99.41808
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 Brazos ST over Hords Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brazos ST over Hords Creek Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Brazos ST over Hords Creek Draw carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brazos ST over Hords Creek Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brazos ST over Hords Creek Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.