Gubbels RD over Waters Lake Bayou
GoodPosted for loadFort Bend County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of Thompson RD · Structure no. 120800AA0692004
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 121 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gubbels RD over Waters Lake Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gubbels RD over Waters Lake Bayou 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Gubbels RD over Waters Lake Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gubbels RD over Waters Lake 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Gubbels RD over Waters Lake Bayou carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gubbels RD over Waters Lake Bayou?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gubbels RD over Waters Lake Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.