US Bridges

Hurta RD over Buffalo Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.65 MI NE of FM 1236 · Structure no. 120800AA0790001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurta RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hurta RD over Buffalo 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHurta RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.65 MI NE of FM 1236
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35683, -95.85476
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Hurta RD over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Hurta RD over Buffalo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hurta RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hurta RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hurta RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.