US Bridges

Grunwald RD over Snake Creek

FairPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of FM 1875 · Structure no. 120800AA0910001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
774
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grunwald RD over Snake Creek is a steel other carrying Grunwald RD over Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 774 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGrunwald RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.35 MI SW of FM 1875
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49467, -95.94294
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Grunwald RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grunwald 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Grunwald RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grunwald RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grunwald RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.