US Bridges

FM 442 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.30 MI NE of Wharton C/L · Structure no. 120800083802005

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,876
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 442 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 442 over Cedar Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 74 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 3,876 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,390 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 442
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.30 MI NE of Wharton C/L
RouteState Highway 442
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32164, -95.87524
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,876 (2018)
Projected traffic4,390 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 442 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FM 442 over Cedar 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 442 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,876 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 442 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 442 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.