US Bridges

FM 529 over Bear Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.8 MI W of Fry RD · Structure no. 121020100601004

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 529 over Bear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 529 over Bear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 9,549 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,240 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 529
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.8 MI W of Fry RD
RouteState Highway 529
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87518, -95.76963
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,549 (2023)
Projected traffic8,240 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 529 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 529 over Bear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 529 over Bear Creek carry?

About 9,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 529 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 529 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.