US Bridges

Clodine RD over Keegans Bayou

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Bissonnet · Structure no. 120800AA9411001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clodine RD over Keegans Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Clodine RD over Keegans Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesClodine RD
CrossesKeegans Bayou
Location0.2 MI N of Bissonnet
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68041, -95.6801
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clodine RD over Keegans Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clodine RD over Keegans Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Clodine RD over Keegans Bayou carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clodine RD over Keegans Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Clodine RD over Keegans Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.