US Bridges

FM 762 over Big Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.05 MI E of FM 1994 · Structure no. 120800054303022

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,688
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 762 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 762 over Big Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,688 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 762
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.05 MI E of FM 1994
RouteState Highway 762
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4093, -95.66555
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,688 (2023)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 762 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 762 over Big 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 762 over Big Creek carry?

About 3,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 762 over Big Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 762 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.