US Bridges

Kunz RD over Foss Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of Hartledge RD · Structure no. 120800AA0933002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kunz RD over Foss Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kunz RD over Foss 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 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKunz RD
CrossesFoss Creek
Location1.40 MI S of Hartledge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47955, -95.85613
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic497 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kunz RD over Foss Creek built?

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

What condition is Kunz RD over Foss 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 Kunz RD over Foss Creek carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kunz RD over Foss Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Kunz RD over Foss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.