US Bridges

Jeske RD over Fairchilds Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800AA0755005

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeske RD over Fairchilds Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Jeske RD over Fairchilds Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJeske RD
CrossesFairchilds Creek
Location1.00 MI SE of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42377, -95.8192
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
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 Jeske RD over Fairchilds Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeske RD over Fairchilds 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jeske RD over Fairchilds Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Jeske RD over Fairchilds Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jeske RD over Fairchilds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.