US Bridges

Wildcat Bridge RD over Little Brazos River

FairPosted for load

Robertson County, Texas · 3.0 MI SW of FM 1644 · Structure no. 171980AA0120002

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
326 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat Bridge RD over Little Brazos River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wildcat Bridge RD over Little Brazos River in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 105 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWildcat Bridge RD
CrossesLittle Brazos River
Location3.0 MI SW of FM 1644
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94491, -96.73326
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildcat Bridge RD over Little Brazos River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Wildcat Bridge RD over Little Brazos River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wildcat Bridge RD over Little Brazos River carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wildcat Bridge RD over Little Brazos River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat Bridge RD over Little Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.