US Bridges

Sienna Pkwy NB over Oyster Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800R01107005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sienna Pkwy NB over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sienna Pkwy NB over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSienna Pkwy NB
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.25 MI S of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53511, -95.53499
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sienna Pkwy NB over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sienna Pkwy NB over Oyster 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sienna Pkwy NB over Oyster Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sienna Pkwy NB over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sienna Pkwy NB over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.