Thompsons Oilfield over Dry Bayou
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of FM 2759 · Structure no. 120800AA0691002
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompsons Oilfield over Dry Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompsons Oilfield over Dry Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompsons Oilfield over Dry Bayou built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompsons Oilfield over Dry 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Thompsons Oilfield over Dry Bayou carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Thompsons Oilfield over Dry Bayou?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Thompsons Oilfield over Dry Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.