US Bridges

Reeh RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.15 MI SE of Kunz RD · Structure no. 120800AA0963001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeh RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Reeh RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReeh RD
CrossesFairchilds Creek Trib
Location1.15 MI SE of Kunz RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46733, -95.84304
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Reeh RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeh RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib 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 Reeh RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reeh RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Reeh RD over Fairchilds Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.