US Bridges

Cambridge School over Bullhead Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of SH6 · Structure no. 120800AA1171001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cambridge School over Bullhead Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cambridge School over Bullhead Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCambridge School
CrossesBullhead Bayou
Location0.9 MI SW of SH6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60718, -95.66206
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cambridge School over Bullhead Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cambridge School over Bullhead 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 Cambridge School over Bullhead Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cambridge School over Bullhead Bayou?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cambridge School over Bullhead Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.