US Bridges

Drachenberg RD over Snake Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE of FM 1875 · Structure no. 120800AA0907001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drachenberg RD over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drachenberg RD over Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDrachenberg RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.75 MI NE of FM 1875
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5284, -95.95199
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Drachenberg RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drachenberg RD over Snake 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 Drachenberg RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Drachenberg RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Drachenberg RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.