US Bridges

Pool Hill Rd. over Bessies Creek

FairPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.50 MI N of FM 1093 · Structure no. 120800AA0805001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pool Hill Rd. over Bessies Creek is a concrete other carrying Pool Hill Rd. over Bessies Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPool Hill Rd.
CrossesBessies Creek
Location1.50 MI N of FM 1093
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70513, -95.94446
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2010)
Projected traffic115 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pool Hill Rd. over Bessies Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pool Hill Rd. over Bessies 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 Pool Hill Rd. over Bessies Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pool Hill Rd. over Bessies Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pool Hill Rd. over Bessies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.