US Bridges

Glenn Lakes LN over Oyster Creek Trib

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800R00480302

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenn Lakes LN over Oyster Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenn Lakes LN over Oyster Creek Trib 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 3,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenn Lakes LN
CrossesOyster Creek Trib
Location0.60 MI E of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56186, -95.55043
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2015)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Glenn Lakes LN over Oyster Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Glenn Lakes LN over Oyster Creek Trib 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Glenn Lakes LN over Oyster Creek Trib carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Glenn Lakes LN over Oyster Creek Trib?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Glenn Lakes LN over Oyster Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.