US Bridges

US 59 NB over Snake Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.55 MI SW of FM 360 · Structure no. 120800008909223

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,393
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 12,393 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.55 MI SW of FM 360
RouteInterstate 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48026, -95.94501
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,393 (2019)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Snake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Snake Creek carry?

About 12,393 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Snake Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.