Hubenak RD over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadFort Bend County, Texas · 1.90 MI NE of FM 1236 · Structure no. 120800AA0790002
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 49 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hubenak RD over Buffalo Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hubenak RD over Buffalo Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hubenak RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Hubenak RD over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Hubenak RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Hubenak RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hubenak RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.