Pr 72 over Big Creek
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 3.9 MI E of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800342201002
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 72 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 72 over Big Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 72 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 72 over Big 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 72 over Big Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pr 72 over Big Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 72 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.