US Bridges

Powerline RD over Big Creek Tributary

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.85 MI NW of FM 2977 · Structure no. 120800AA0738001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powerline RD over Big Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Powerline RD over Big Creek Tributary in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPowerline RD
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location0.85 MI NW of FM 2977
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49073, -95.76854
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2013)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Powerline RD over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powerline RD over Big Creek Tributary 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 Powerline RD over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Powerline RD over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Powerline RD over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.