US Bridges

Turtle Creek DR over American Canal

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.26 MI S of FM 2234 · Structure no. 120800R01225001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turtle Creek DR over American Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Turtle Creek DR over American Canal in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTurtle Creek DR
CrossesAmerican Canal
Location0.26 MI S of FM 2234
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57622, -95.52256
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 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 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 Turtle Creek DR over American Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turtle Creek DR over American Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Turtle Creek DR over American Canal carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Turtle Creek DR over American Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Turtle Creek DR over American Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.