US Bridges

Meyer RD over Snake Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Wernecke RD · Structure no. 120800AA0970001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyer RD over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Meyer RD over Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeyer RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.40 MI SE of Wernecke RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44465, -95.91657
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Meyer RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meyer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Meyer RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meyer RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meyer RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.