US Bridges

FM 1092(MURPHY Rd) over Oyster Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800125701006

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,211
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1092(MURPHY Rd) over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1092(MURPHY Rd) over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 41,211 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,850 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1092(MURPHY Rd)
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.5 MI N of SH 6
RouteState Highway 1092
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57343, -95.56406
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,211 (2024)
Projected traffic56,850 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1092(MURPHY Rd) over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1092(MURPHY Rd) over Oyster 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1092(MURPHY Rd) over Oyster Creek carry?

About 41,211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1092(MURPHY Rd) over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1092(MURPHY Rd) over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.