US Bridges

Doris RD over US 59 & KCS RR

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Fort Bend County, Texas · At Doris RD over US 59 · Structure no. 120800008909228

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,538 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doris RD over US 59 & KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doris RD over US 59 & KCS RR in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 1,538 ft (468.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDoris RD
CrossesUS 59 & KCS RR
LocationAt Doris RD over US 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46591, -95.96476
Functional classUrban Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans12 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,538 ft (468.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doris RD over US 59 & KCS RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doris RD over US 59 & KCS RR 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 Doris RD over US 59 & KCS RR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Doris RD over US 59 & KCS RR?

The structure is 1,538 ft (468.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Doris RD over US 59 & KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.