US Bridges

W Firethorne RD over Willow Fork Tributary

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Kingsland Blv · Structure no. 120800AA6029034

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Firethorne RD over Willow Fork Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying W Firethorne RD over Willow Fork Tributary in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Firethorne RD
CrossesWillow Fork Tributary
Location0.7 MI S of Kingsland Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75664, -95.86666
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 W Firethorne RD over Willow Fork Tributary built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Firethorne RD over Willow Fork Tributary 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 W Firethorne RD over Willow Fork Tributary carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Firethorne RD over Willow Fork Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns W Firethorne RD over Willow Fork Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.