US Bridges

US 59 Sbfr over Turkey Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.7 MI NE FM 2919 · Structure no. 120800008909215

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,602
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Sbfr over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 59 Sbfr over Turkey Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12,602 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,050 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Sbfr
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.7 MI NE FM 2919
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46978, -95.96343
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,602 (2020)
Projected traffic21,050 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 59 Sbfr over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Sbfr over Turkey 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Sbfr over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12,602 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Sbfr over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Sbfr over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.