US Bridges

FM 2234 over Clear Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of FM 521 · Structure no. 120800210501001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,332
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2234 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2234 over Clear Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 85 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 16,332 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,865 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 2234
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.60 MI W of FM 521
RouteState Highway 2234
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58141, -95.44108
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,332 (2023)
Projected traffic22,865 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2234 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 2234 over Clear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2234 over Clear Creek carry?

About 16,332 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2234 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2234 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.