US Bridges

James Lane over Bessies Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 1093 · Structure no. 120800AA0372001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Lane over Bessies Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying James Lane over Bessies Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJames Lane
CrossesBessies Creek
Location0.30 MI S of FM 1093
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6837, -95.90805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Lane over Bessies Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Lane over Bessies 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does James Lane over Bessies Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is James Lane over Bessies Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns James Lane over Bessies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.