US Bridges

Berdett RD over Dry Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.85 MI SW of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800AA0697002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berdett RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Berdett RD over Dry Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBerdett RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.85 MI SW of FM 762
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50548, -95.71163
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Berdett RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berdett RD over Dry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Berdett RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Berdett RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Berdett RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.