US Bridges

Artesia LN over Brushy Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of FM 1139 · Structure no. 181990LQ1080001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artesia LN over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Artesia LN over Brushy Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArtesia LN
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.05 MI NE of FM 1139
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87039, -96.39032
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2019)
Projected traffic193 by 2039
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Artesia LN over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artesia LN 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Artesia LN over Brushy Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Artesia LN over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Artesia LN over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.