SH 99 SB Frtg RD over Bullhead Slough
FairFort Bend County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800351004022
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,963
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
SH 99 SB Frtg RD over Bullhead Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 SB Frtg RD over Bullhead Slough in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7,963 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,390 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 99 SB Frtg RD over Bullhead Slough built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 99 SB Frtg RD over Bullhead Slough 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 99 SB Frtg RD over Bullhead Slough carry?
About 7,963 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 99 SB Frtg RD over Bullhead Slough?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 99 SB Frtg RD over Bullhead Slough?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.