US Bridges

Nickaburr Creek DR over Nickaburr Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Oak Creek DR · Structure no. 121700AA0506001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nickaburr Creek DR over Nickaburr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nickaburr Creek DR over Nickaburr Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNickaburr Creek DR
CrossesNickaburr Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Oak Creek DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21923, -95.57452
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nickaburr Creek DR over Nickaburr Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nickaburr Creek DR over Nickaburr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nickaburr Creek DR over Nickaburr Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nickaburr Creek DR over Nickaburr Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nickaburr Creek DR over Nickaburr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.