US Bridges

Towne W Blvd over Keegans Bayou Tributary

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.08 MI W of Belknap RD · Structure no. 120800AA8693254

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towne W Blvd over Keegans Bayou Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Towne W Blvd over Keegans Bayou Tributary in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTowne W Blvd
CrossesKeegans Bayou Tributary
Location0.08 MI W of Belknap RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66565, -95.62445
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Towne W Blvd over Keegans Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towne W Blvd over Keegans Bayou 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 Towne W Blvd over Keegans Bayou Tributary carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Towne W Blvd over Keegans Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Towne W Blvd over Keegans Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.