US Bridges

Farmer RD over Oyster Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 359 · Structure no. 120800AA0308001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,840
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmer RD over Oyster Creek is a steel culvert carrying Farmer RD over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmer RD
CrossesOyster Creek
Location1.30 MI N of FM 359
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64393, -95.74106
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,840 (2016)
Projected traffic640 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Farmer RD over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmer RD over Oyster 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Farmer RD over Oyster Creek carry?

About 3,840 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Farmer RD over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Farmer RD over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.