US Bridges

5th ST over Stafford Run

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.65 MI SW of FM 2234 · Structure no. 120800AA0645001

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,276
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over Stafford Run is a prestressed concrete other carrying 5th ST over Stafford Run in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 29 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 15,276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesStafford Run
Location1.65 MI SW of FM 2234
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60012, -95.55355
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,276 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST over Stafford Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 5th ST over Stafford Run 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 5th ST over Stafford Run carry?

About 15,276 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 5th ST over Stafford Run?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over Stafford Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.