US Bridges

Peek RD NB over Buffalo Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.50 MI N of FM 1093 · Structure no. 120800AA1118001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peek RD NB over Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peek RD NB over Buffalo Bayou 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 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeek RD NB
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location1.50 MI N of FM 1093
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72255, -95.76761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2009)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peek RD NB over Buffalo Bayou built?

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

What condition is Peek RD NB over Buffalo Bayou 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 Peek RD NB over Buffalo Bayou carry?

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

How long is Peek RD NB over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Peek RD NB over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.