Katy Flewellen WB over Buffalo Bayou
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 0.44 M SW of Pin Oak RD · Structure no. 120800AA0376002
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Katy Flewellen WB over Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Katy Flewellen WB over Buffalo Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2028. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 Katy Flewellen WB over Buffalo Bayou built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Katy Flewellen WB over Buffalo Bayou 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 Katy Flewellen WB over Buffalo Bayou carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Katy Flewellen WB over Buffalo Bayou?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Katy Flewellen WB over Buffalo Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.