Benton RD over Dry Creek
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 1.97 MI S of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800C00122122
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 308
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benton RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benton RD over Dry 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benton RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benton RD over Dry 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 Benton RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Benton RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Benton RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.