US Bridges

Briggs Boulevard over Spring Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.71 MI NE of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350B00140001

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,698
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Boulevard over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Briggs Boulevard over Spring Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 61 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 6 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 4,698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,577 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBriggs Boulevard
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.71 MI NE of Lp 463
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86636, -97.01569
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,698 (2022)
Projected traffic6,577 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Briggs Boulevard over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Briggs Boulevard over Spring Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Briggs Boulevard over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Boulevard over Spring Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Briggs Boulevard over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.