US Bridges

Sawmill RD over Waters Lake Bayou Trib

FairPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.75 MI E of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800AA0710104

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill RD over Waters Lake Bayou Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawmill RD over Waters Lake Bayou Trib in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSawmill RD
CrossesWaters Lake Bayou Trib
Location3.75 MI E of FM 762
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39774, -95.59062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sawmill RD over Waters Lake Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill RD over Waters Lake Bayou Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Sawmill RD over Waters Lake Bayou Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Sawmill RD over Waters Lake Bayou Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill RD over Waters Lake Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.