US Bridges

Waterside Est Cir over Oyster Creek Tributary

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Lewisville · Structure no. 120800AA0243001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterside Est Cir over Oyster Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterside Est Cir over Oyster Creek Tributary in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterside Est Cir
CrossesOyster Creek Tributary
Location0.40 MI SE of Lewisville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65008, -95.72664
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic500 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Waterside Est Cir over Oyster Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterside Est Cir over Oyster Creek Tributary 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Waterside Est Cir over Oyster Creek Tributary carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Waterside Est Cir over Oyster Creek Tributary?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Waterside Est Cir over Oyster Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.