US Bridges

E.Broadway ST over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Bu 87(AVEA) · Structure no. 051520B00649001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Broadway ST over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri is a concrete culvert carrying E.Broadway ST over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 94 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 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 2,604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,340 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE.Broadway ST
CrossesN Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri
Location0.55 MI E of Bu 87(AVEA)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58477, -101.82686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2022)
Projected traffic6,340 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E.Broadway ST over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is E.Broadway ST over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E.Broadway ST over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E.Broadway ST over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns E.Broadway ST over N Fk Dbl Mt Fk Brazos Ri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.