US Bridges

FM 528 over Clear Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of FM 518 · Structure no. 121020098101020

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,433
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 528 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 528 over Clear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 33,433 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,173 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 528
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.85 MI NE of FM 518
RouteState Highway 528
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51799, -95.17884
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,433 (2024)
Projected traffic47,173 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 528 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 528 over Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 528 over Clear Creek carry?

About 33,433 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 528 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns FM 528 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.