US Bridges

Guttenberger RD over Snake Creek Trib

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of Mueck RD · Structure no. 120800AA0958001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guttenberger RD over Snake Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Guttenberger RD over Snake Creek Trib in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGuttenberger RD
CrossesSnake Creek Trib
Location0.60 MI SE of Mueck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39554, -95.8937
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2009)
Projected traffic164 by 2029
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guttenberger RD over Snake Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guttenberger RD over Snake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Guttenberger RD over Snake Creek Trib carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Guttenberger RD over Snake Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Guttenberger RD over Snake Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.