US Bridges

Kingsland Blvd. over Buffalo Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.6 M W of Pin Oak RD · Structure no. 120800EE0485001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsland Blvd. over Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kingsland Blvd. over Buffalo Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKingsland Blvd.
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location0.6 M W of Pin Oak RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76771, -95.82568
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Kingsland Blvd. over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsland Blvd. over Buffalo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kingsland Blvd. over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kingsland Blvd. over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsland Blvd. over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.