US Bridges

University Blvd over Steep Bank Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.38 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800A66009005

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd over Steep Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying University Blvd over Steep Bank Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUniversity Blvd
CrossesSteep Bank Creek
Location1.38 MI W of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55151, -95.57773
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2013)
Projected traffic960 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 University Blvd over Steep Bank Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Blvd over Steep Bank 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 2023.

How much traffic does University Blvd over Steep Bank Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is University Blvd over Steep Bank Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns University Blvd over Steep Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.