US Bridges

Waters Lake Blvd over Cow Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.125 MI W of Sienna Pkwy · Structure no. 120800AA1175001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters Lake Blvd over Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waters Lake Blvd over Cow 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 168 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesWaters Lake Blvd
CrossesCow Bayou
Location0.125 MI W of Sienna Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49222, -95.52242
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 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 geometry7: Better than 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 length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic168 by 2029
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 Waters Lake Blvd over Cow Bayou built?

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

What condition is Waters Lake Blvd over Cow 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 Waters Lake Blvd over Cow Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Waters Lake Blvd over Cow Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Waters Lake Blvd over Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.