Oberrender RD over Fairchilds Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFort Bend County, Texas · 1.60 MI SE of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800AA0725001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oberrender RD over Fairchilds Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oberrender RD over Fairchilds Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oberrender RD over Fairchilds Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oberrender RD over Fairchilds Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Oberrender RD over Fairchilds Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Oberrender RD over Fairchilds Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Oberrender RD over Fairchilds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.