US Bridges

Boothline Road over Fairchilds Creek Trib

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.00 MI NE of FM 361 · Structure no. 120800AA0704004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boothline Road over Fairchilds Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Boothline Road over Fairchilds Creek Trib in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 713 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoothline Road
CrossesFairchilds Creek Trib
Location1.00 MI NE of FM 361
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42843, -95.75426
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road over Fairchilds Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boothline Road over Fairchilds Creek Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Boothline Road over Fairchilds Creek Trib carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Boothline Road over Fairchilds Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Boothline Road over Fairchilds Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.