Monarch Crossing over Lower Oyster Creek
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Sawmill Lake · Structure no. 120800AA6662219
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 308
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monarch Crossing over Lower Oyster Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Monarch Crossing over Lower 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monarch Crossing over Lower Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monarch Crossing over Lower 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 Monarch Crossing over Lower Oyster Creek carry?
About 308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Monarch Crossing over Lower Oyster Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Monarch Crossing over Lower Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.