US Bridges

Harvest Corner DR over Oyster Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.23 MI SW of Harlem RD · Structure no. 120800AA4278214

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvest Corner DR over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvest Corner DR over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarvest Corner DR
CrossesOyster Creek
Location1.23 MI SW of Harlem RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64765, -95.72284
Functional classRural 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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Harvest Corner DR over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvest Corner DR over 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 Harvest Corner DR over Oyster Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harvest Corner DR over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Harvest Corner DR over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.