US Bridges

Beasley-W End RD over Snake Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 120800AA0908002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley-W End RD over Snake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Beasley-W End RD over Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeasley-W End RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.00 MI S of US 90A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53066, -95.95257
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2009)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks2%
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 Beasley-W End RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beasley-W End RD over Snake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Beasley-W End RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beasley-W End RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Beasley-W End RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.