US Bridges

Deer Crossing over Oyster Creek Branch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of Waters Lake · Structure no. 120800AA0592001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Crossing over Oyster Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Deer Crossing over Oyster Creek Branch 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,260 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long.

CarriesDeer Crossing
CrossesOyster Creek Branch
Location0.05 MI NE of Waters Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48839, -95.51435
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
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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2029
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Crossing over Oyster Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Deer Crossing over Oyster Creek Branch 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 Deer Crossing over Oyster Creek Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Deer Crossing over Oyster Creek Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Deer Crossing over Oyster Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.