US Bridges

Marek RD over Guy Creek

FairPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of Vrlla RD · Structure no. 120800AA0764001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marek RD over Guy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marek RD over Guy Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarek RD
CrossesGuy Creek
Location0.35 MI SE of Vrlla RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34025, -95.7791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marek RD over Guy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marek RD over Guy Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Marek RD over Guy Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Marek RD over Guy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Marek RD over Guy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.