US Bridges

Buls RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Engel RD · Structure no. 120800AA0886001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buls RD over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buls RD over Turkey 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuls RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Engel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53523, -95.98639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buls RD over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Buls RD over Turkey 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 Buls RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Buls RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Buls RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.