US Bridges

Sienna Pkwy over Lower Oyster Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.85 MI W of FM 521 · Structure no. 120800AA1107227

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,959
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sienna Pkwy over Lower Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sienna Pkwy over Lower Oyster 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 30,959 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,343 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSienna Pkwy
CrossesLower Oyster Creek
Location3.85 MI W of FM 521
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4847, -95.52148
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,959 (2021)
Projected traffic43,343 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sienna Pkwy over Lower Oyster Creek built?

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

What condition is Sienna Pkwy over Lower Oyster 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sienna Pkwy over Lower Oyster Creek carry?

About 30,959 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sienna Pkwy over Lower Oyster Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sienna Pkwy over Lower Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.