US Bridges

Gaston RD over Little Prong Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.37 M South of Fry RD · Structure no. 120800AA1922001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaston RD over Little Prong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gaston RD over Little Prong Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGaston RD
CrossesLittle Prong Creek
Location0.37 M South of Fry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71082, -95.79873
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gaston RD over Little Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaston RD over Little Prong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Gaston RD over Little Prong Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gaston RD over Little Prong Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gaston RD over Little Prong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.