US Bridges

Cross Crk Bend EB over Flewellen Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.89 MI NE of Cross Ranch · Structure no. 120800L27677262

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Crk Bend EB over Flewellen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross Crk Bend EB over Flewellen Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCross Crk Bend EB
CrossesFlewellen Creek
Location0.89 MI NE of Cross Ranch
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70361, -95.86062
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Cross Crk Bend EB over Flewellen Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Crk 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 Cross Crk Bend EB over Flewellen Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cross Crk Bend EB over Flewellen Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Crk Bend EB over Flewellen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.