US Bridges

River Path over Willow Fork Branch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of Gaston RD · Structure no. 120800AA0393001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Path over Willow Fork Branch is a concrete culvert carrying River Path over Willow Fork Branch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Path
CrossesWillow Fork Branch
Location0.5 MI NE of Gaston RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74976, -95.82184
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 River Path over Willow Fork Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Path over Willow Fork Branch 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 River Path over Willow Fork Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is River Path over Willow Fork Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns River Path over Willow Fork Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.