FM 442 over Buffalo Creek
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of FM 1236 · Structure no. 120800083802006
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,876
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 442 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 442 over Buffalo 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 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 3,876 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,390 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 442 over Buffalo 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 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 442 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,876 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 442 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FM 442 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.