US Bridges

Hughes Road over Clear Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of Pearland Pk · Structure no. 120200M01140243

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,062
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hughes Road over Clear Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 14,062 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,687 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.15 MI NE of Pearland Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57322, -95.2588
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,062 (2018)
Projected traffic19,687 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hughes Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes Road over Clear 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 Hughes Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 14,062 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hughes Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.