US Bridges

Windmill Farms over Trib Big Brushy Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 181300AA4979002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,568
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windmill Farms over Trib Big Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Windmill Farms over Trib Big Brushy Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,568 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,995 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWindmill Farms
CrossesTrib Big Brushy Creek
Location1.40 MI N of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75701, -96.40524
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,568 (2019)
Projected traffic4,995 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Windmill Farms over Trib Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windmill Farms over Trib Big Brushy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Windmill Farms over Trib Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 3,568 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Windmill Farms over Trib Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Windmill Farms over Trib Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.