US Bridges

Scruggs RD over Three Mile Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 0.76 MI S of Brumlow RD · Structure no. 122370BH2542001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scruggs RD over Three Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Scruggs RD over Three Mile Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesScruggs RD
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location0.76 MI S of Brumlow RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04928, -96.00601
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Scruggs RD over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scruggs RD over Three Mile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Scruggs RD over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Scruggs RD over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Scruggs RD over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.