US Bridges

SP 234 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · At JCT of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940151601002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 234 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SP 234 over Hurricane Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 234
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationAt JCT of SH 105
RouteState Highway 234
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34736, -95.91299
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2019)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SP 234 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 234 over Hurricane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SP 234 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SP 234 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SP 234 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.