US Bridges

Moody RD over Snake Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.20 MI SW of Bushnell RD · Structure no. 120800AA0976001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody RD over Snake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Moody RD over Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMoody RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location3.20 MI SW of Bushnell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35226, -95.92425
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Moody RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moody RD over Snake Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Moody RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Moody RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Moody RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.