US Bridges

Easton Ave over Bullhead Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.12 MI South of US 90 · Structure no. 120800H00113001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Ave over Bullhead Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easton Ave over Bullhead Bayou 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Ave
CrossesBullhead Bayou
Location0.12 MI South of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6067, -95.65944
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2012)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Ave over Bullhead Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easton Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Easton Ave over Bullhead Bayou carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Easton Ave over Bullhead Bayou?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Ave over Bullhead Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.