US Bridges

FM 2234 over Clear Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 521 · Structure no. 120800210501004

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,894
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2234 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2234 over Clear Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 16,894 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,652 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2234
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.20 MI E of FM 521
RouteState Highway 2234
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58121, -95.42821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,894 (2023)
Projected traffic23,652 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2234 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

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 16,894 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2234 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2234 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.