US Bridges

Fulshear Bend EB over Flewellen Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of FM 1463 · Structure no. 120800L12326038

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulshear Bend EB over Flewellen Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Fulshear Bend EB over Flewellen Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFulshear Bend EB
CrossesFlewellen Creek
Location1.5 MI W of FM 1463
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71434, -95.86896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 Fulshear Bend EB over Flewellen Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulshear Bend EB over Flewellen 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fulshear Bend EB over Flewellen Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fulshear Bend EB over Flewellen Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fulshear Bend EB over Flewellen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.