US Bridges

Scanlan Trace E over Branch of Oyster Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of Sienna Pkwy · Structure no. 120800AA0589002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,809
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scanlan Trace E over Branch of Oyster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scanlan Trace E over Branch of Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,809 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScanlan Trace E
CrossesBranch of Oyster Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Sienna Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4928, -95.51078
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,809 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
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 Scanlan Trace E over Branch of Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scanlan Trace E over Branch of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Scanlan Trace E over Branch of Oyster Creek carry?

About 2,809 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Scanlan Trace E over Branch of Oyster Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Scanlan Trace E over Branch of Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.