US Bridges

Creekbend DR EB over Oyster Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Sugarlake · Structure no. 120800H00107001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekbend DR EB over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creekbend DR EB over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 915 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCreekbend DR EB
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Sugarlake
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60811, -95.61747
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2013)
Projected traffic915 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creekbend DR EB over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creekbend DR EB over Oyster 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Creekbend DR EB over Oyster Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Creekbend DR EB over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Creekbend DR EB over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.