US Bridges

Providence RD over Little Brazos River

FairPosted for load

Robertson County, Texas · 1.6 MI NE of FM 1644 · Structure no. 171980AA0125001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence RD over Little Brazos River is a steel truss - thru carrying Providence 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidence RD
CrossesLittle Brazos River
Location1.6 MI NE of FM 1644
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92348, -96.65812
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.1 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 traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence RD over Little Brazos River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Providence RD over Little Brazos River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Providence RD over Little Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.