US Bridges

Klauke RD over Seabourne Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Bamore RD · Structure no. 120800C00355001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klauke RD over Seabourne Creek is a steel culvert carrying Klauke RD over Seabourne 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 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 1,580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKlauke RD
CrossesSeabourne Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Bamore RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53634, -95.82116
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2010)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klauke RD over Seabourne Creek built?

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

What condition is Klauke RD over Seabourne Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Klauke RD over Seabourne Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Klauke RD over Seabourne Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Klauke RD over Seabourne Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.