US Bridges

Foster School RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800AA0955001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
774
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster School RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Foster School RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFoster School RD
CrossesFairchilds Creek Trib
Location1.10 MI NW of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44477, -95.84445
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic774 (2021)
Projected traffic900 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 Foster School RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster School RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Foster School RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Foster School RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib?

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

Who owns Foster School RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.