Waters Lake Blvd over Lower Oyster Creek Drain
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of Sienna Blvd · Structure no. 120800AA1175233
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,174
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waters Lake Blvd over Lower Oyster Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waters Lake Blvd over Lower Oyster Creek Drain in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,174 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,761 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waters Lake Blvd over Lower Oyster Creek Drain built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waters Lake Blvd over Lower Oyster Creek Drain 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Waters Lake Blvd over Lower Oyster Creek Drain carry?
About 7,174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Waters Lake Blvd over Lower Oyster Creek Drain?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Waters Lake Blvd over Lower Oyster Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.