US Bridges

Ricefield RD over Dry Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.65 MI SE of FM 2977 · Structure no. 120800C00522005

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
134 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ricefield RD over Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ricefield RD over Dry Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRicefield RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.65 MI SE of FM 2977
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51212, -95.74705
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2021)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 Ricefield RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ricefield 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ricefield RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ricefield RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ricefield RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.