US Bridges

S Fry RD over Buffalo Bayou Trib

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of Harris C/L · Structure no. 120800AA1117005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fry RD over Buffalo Bayou Trib is a concrete culvert carrying S Fry RD over Buffalo Bayou Trib in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,001 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesS Fry RD
CrossesBuffalo Bayou Trib
Location0.80 MI S of Harris C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72405, -95.74732
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2009)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 S Fry RD over Buffalo Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fry RD over Buffalo Bayou Trib 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 S Fry RD over Buffalo Bayou Trib carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is S Fry RD over Buffalo Bayou Trib?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Fry RD over Buffalo Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.