US Bridges

Malinowski LN over Brazos River Relief

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.58 MI SE of US 290 · Structure no. 172390AA0455001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malinowski LN over Brazos River Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Malinowski LN over Brazos River Relief in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMalinowski LN
CrossesBrazos River Relief
Location0.58 MI SE of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12448, -96.18991
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Malinowski LN over Brazos River Relief built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malinowski LN over Brazos River Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Malinowski LN over Brazos River Relief carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Malinowski LN over Brazos River Relief?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Malinowski LN over Brazos River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.