FM 359 over Jones Creek
FairFort Bend County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of FM 723 · Structure no. 120800054302031
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,445
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 359 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 359 over Jones Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 10,445 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,350 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 359 over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 359 over Jones 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 359 over Jones Creek carry?
About 10,445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 359 over Jones Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns FM 359 over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.