US Bridges

FM 2759 over Dry Bayou

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 4.50 MI E of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800281701003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2759 over Dry Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2759 over Dry Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2759
CrossesDry Bayou
Location4.50 MI E of FM 762
RouteState Highway 2759
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52096, -95.63109
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2023)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2759 over Dry Bayou built?

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

What condition is FM 2759 over Dry Bayou 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 2759 over Dry Bayou carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2759 over Dry Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2759 over Dry Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.