US Bridges

Fenske LN over Fairchilds Creek Trib

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of Gerken RD · Structure no. 120800AA0962002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenske LN over Fairchilds Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Fenske LN over Fairchilds Creek Trib in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFenske LN
CrossesFairchilds Creek Trib
Location1.00 MI SE of Gerken RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46876, -95.83281
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2021)
Projected traffic234 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fenske LN over Fairchilds Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenske LN 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 Fenske LN over Fairchilds Creek Trib carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fenske LN over Fairchilds Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fenske LN over Fairchilds Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.