US Bridges

4th ST over Dry Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of FM 1640 · Structure no. 120800C00245001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th ST over Dry Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th ST
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.65 MI S of FM 1640
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54733, -95.80537
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2010)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 4th ST over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 4th ST over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 4th ST over Dry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.