US Bridges

SH 99 SB over Highland Knolls

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 120800351004033

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 SB over Highland Knolls is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 SB over Highland Knolls in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,040 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 99 SB
CrossesHighland Knolls
Location1.9 MI S of IH 10
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75659, -95.77643
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2019)
Projected traffic30,040 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 99 SB over Highland Knolls built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 SB over Highland Knolls 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 SB over Highland Knolls carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 SB over Highland Knolls?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 SB over Highland Knolls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.