US Bridges

FM 762 over Gapps Slough

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 2759 · Structure no. 120800054303259

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 762 over Gapps Slough is a concrete culvert carrying FM 762 over Gapps Slough in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 17,432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,194 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFM 762
CrossesGapps Slough
Location1.10 MI S of FM 2759
RouteState Highway 762
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52172, -95.69644
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,432 (2023)
Projected traffic27,194 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Gapps Slough built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 762 over Gapps Slough 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 762 over Gapps Slough carry?

About 17,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 762 over Gapps Slough?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 762 over Gapps Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.