US Bridges

Plantation River over Lower Oyster Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.36 MI W of Sienna Pkwy · Structure no. 120800AA7526220

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation River over Lower Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plantation River over Lower Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPlantation River
CrossesLower Oyster Creek
Location0.36 MI W of Sienna Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4736, -95.52789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plantation River over Lower Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation River over Lower Oyster 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Plantation River over Lower Oyster Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Plantation River over Lower Oyster Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Plantation River over Lower Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.