US Bridges

Cinco Ranch Blvdsb over Oxbow Draw

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · .6 MI SW of Westheimer Pk · Structure no. 120800AA1119004

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cinco Ranch Blvdsb over Oxbow Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cinco Ranch Blvdsb over Oxbow Draw 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCinco Ranch Blvdsb
CrossesOxbow Draw
Location.6 MI SW of Westheimer Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73105, -95.78586
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cinco Ranch Blvdsb over Oxbow Draw built?

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

What condition is Cinco Ranch Blvdsb over Oxbow Draw 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 Cinco Ranch Blvdsb over Oxbow Draw carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cinco Ranch Blvdsb over Oxbow Draw?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cinco Ranch Blvdsb over Oxbow Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.