SH 99 NB over Bullhead Slough
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800351004102
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,822
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
SH 99 NB over Bullhead Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 NB over Bullhead Slough in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 26,822 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,550 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 99 NB over Bullhead Slough built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 99 NB over Bullhead Slough 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 SH 99 NB over Bullhead Slough carry?
About 26,822 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 99 NB over Bullhead Slough?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 99 NB over Bullhead Slough?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.