US Bridges

FM 1952 over Snake Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.05 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800052708011

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1952 over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1952 over Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1952
CrossesSnake Creek
Location3.05 MI N of US 90A
RouteState Highway 1952
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57294, -96.0006
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2020)
Projected traffic820 by 2033
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1952 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1952 over Snake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1952 over Snake Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1952 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1952 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.