US Bridges

Tierra Grande DR over Snake Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of Mueck RD · Structure no. 120800AA1100001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tierra Grande DR over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Tierra Grande DR 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTierra Grande DR
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.70 MI S of Mueck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36764, -95.9311
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic125 by 2032
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 Tierra Grande DR over Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is Tierra Grande DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tierra Grande DR over Snake Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Tierra Grande DR over Snake Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tierra Grande DR over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.