US Bridges

Hand RD over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800AA0740002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hand RD over Big Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Hand RD over Big Creek Tributary in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHand RD
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location0.50 MI SE of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49451, -95.78969
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2013)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 Hand RD over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hand RD over Big Creek Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hand RD over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hand RD over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hand RD over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.