US Bridges

Wernecke RD over Snake Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of FM 360 · Structure no. 120800AA0947003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wernecke RD over Snake Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wernecke RD over Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWernecke RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.00 MI SW of FM 360
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44857, -95.92174
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2010)
Projected traffic125 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Wernecke RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wernecke RD over Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Wernecke RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wernecke RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wernecke RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.