US Bridges

Routt Point RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of Bushnell RD · Structure no. 120800AA0977001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Routt Point RD over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Routt Point RD over Cedar Creek 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoutt Point RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.30 MI SW of Bushnell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36578, -95.88925
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Routt Point RD over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Routt Point RD over Cedar 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 Routt Point RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Routt Point RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Routt Point RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.