US Bridges

Sawmill RD over Big Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800AA0710306

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
207 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill RD over Big Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawmill RD over Big Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSawmill RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.90 MI N of FM 762
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39751, -95.62029
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sawmill RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill RD over Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sawmill RD over Big Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Sawmill RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.