US Bridges

FM 3345 over Stafford Run Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 1092 · Structure no. 120800342001001

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,447
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3345 over Stafford Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 3345 over Stafford Run Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 42 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 23,447 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,240 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 3345
CrossesStafford Run Creek
Location0.75 MI E of FM 1092
RouteState Highway 3345
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58291, -95.55113
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,447 (2020)
Projected traffic34,240 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3345 over Stafford Run Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 3345 over Stafford Run 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 3345 over Stafford Run Creek carry?

About 23,447 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 3345 over Stafford Run Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3345 over Stafford Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.