US Bridges

Brosig Ave over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Grimes County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940B00450001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brosig Ave over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brosig Ave over Cedar Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrosig Ave
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of SH 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39419, -96.08574
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brosig Ave over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brosig Ave over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Brosig Ave over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Brosig Ave over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brosig Ave over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.