US Bridges

Pearland Pkwy NB over Clear Creek

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 120200M01907003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearland Pkwy NB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearland Pkwy NB over Clear Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPearland Pkwy NB
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Beltway 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59479, -95.26622
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearland Pkwy NB over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearland Pkwy NB over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pearland Pkwy NB over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pearland Pkwy NB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pearland Pkwy NB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.