US Bridges

W.Fairground Rd.Sb over Seabourne Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800C00700005

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Fairground Rd.Sb over Seabourne Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W.Fairground Rd.Sb over Seabourne 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Fairground Rd.Sb
CrossesSeabourne Creek
Location0.4 MI W of SH 36
RouteCity Street 1
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52533, -95.81272
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2012)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W.Fairground Rd.Sb over Seabourne Creek built?

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

What condition is W.Fairground Rd.Sb 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 W.Fairground Rd.Sb over Seabourne Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is W.Fairground Rd.Sb over Seabourne Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns W.Fairground Rd.Sb over Seabourne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.