US Bridges

Boothline RD over Fairchilds Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.85 MI NE of FM 361 · Structure no. 120800AA0704003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boothline RD over Fairchilds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boothline RD over Fairchilds Creek 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBoothline RD
CrossesFairchilds Creek
Location1.85 MI NE of FM 361
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43808, -95.7438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Boothline RD over Fairchilds Creek built?

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

What condition is Boothline RD over Fairchilds 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 Boothline RD over Fairchilds Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Boothline RD over Fairchilds Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Boothline RD over Fairchilds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.