US Bridges

Fry RD EB over Little Prong Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH99 · Structure no. 120800AA1117007

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fry RD EB over Little Prong Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fry RD EB over Little Prong Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFry RD EB
CrossesLittle Prong Creek
Location0.3 MI W of SH99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71655, -95.77868
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fry RD EB over Little Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fry RD EB over Little Prong 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fry RD EB over Little Prong Creek carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Fry RD EB over Little Prong Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fry RD EB over Little Prong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.