US Bridges

Brinigar Road over Clear Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Big Valley RD · Structure no. 090500AA0710001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinigar Road over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brinigar Road over Clear Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrinigar Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Big Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 710
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08939, -97.90728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brinigar Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brinigar Road over Clear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brinigar Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brinigar Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brinigar Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.