US Bridges

Bois D Arc LN over Jones Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 4.20 MI W of FM 359 · Structure no. 120800AA0354001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bois D Arc LN over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bois D Arc LN over Jones Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBois D Arc LN
CrossesJones Creek
Location4.20 MI W of FM 359
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.643, -95.88227
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bois D Arc LN over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bois D Arc LN over Jones 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 Bois D Arc LN over Jones Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bois D Arc LN over Jones Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Bois D Arc LN over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.