US Bridges

Hampton DR over Oyster Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of FM 1092 · Structure no. 120800R00540001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton DR over Oyster Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hampton DR over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 1,790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton DR
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.60 MI E of FM 1092
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56895, -95.55411
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton DR over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton DR over Oyster Creek carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hampton DR over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton DR over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.