Needville RD over Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadFort Bend County, Texas · 1.60 MI SW of FM 1236 · Structure no. 120800AA0975001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Needville RD over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needville RD over Cedar Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Needville RD over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Needville RD over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Needville RD over Cedar Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Needville RD over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Needville RD over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.