US Bridges

James Long Pkwy over Oyster Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Winston Rnch · Structure no. 120800AA9000001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Long Pkwy over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Long Pkwy over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Long Pkwy
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Winston Rnch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65541, -95.74506
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 James Long Pkwy over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Long Pkwy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does James Long Pkwy over Oyster Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is James Long Pkwy over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns James Long Pkwy over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.