FM 1236 over Buffalo Creek
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of FM 442 · Structure no. 120800052709024
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,541
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1236 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1236 over Buffalo Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1236 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1236 over Buffalo 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1236 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 1236 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1236 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.