US Bridges

Mumfrd-Benchley RD over Little Brazos River

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 3.0 MI NE of FM 50 · Structure no. 171980AA0146002

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mumfrd-Benchley RD over Little Brazos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mumfrd-Benchley RD over Little Brazos River in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMumfrd-Benchley RD
CrossesLittle Brazos River
Location3.0 MI NE of FM 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74714, -96.52333
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$353,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mumfrd-Benchley RD over Little Brazos River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mumfrd-Benchley 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 Mumfrd-Benchley RD over Little Brazos River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mumfrd-Benchley RD over Little Brazos River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Mumfrd-Benchley RD over Little Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.