US Bridges

Blume RD over Seabourne Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of Lp 529 · Structure no. 120800C00135001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blume RD over Seabourne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blume RD over Seabourne Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlume RD
CrossesSeabourne Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Lp 529
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53967, -95.82709
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2010)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blume RD over Seabourne Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blume RD over Seabourne 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Blume RD over Seabourne Creek carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blume RD over Seabourne Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Blume RD over Seabourne Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.