US Bridges

Airport RD over Brushy Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.70 MI SE of FM 1484 · Structure no. 121700C00015011

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport RD over Brushy Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAirport RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.70 MI SE of FM 1484
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36458, -95.41668
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic199 (2022)
Projected traffic279 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Airport RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over Brushy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Airport RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Airport RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Airport RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.