US Bridges

Sweetwater Blvd WB over Bullhead Slough

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of Austin Pkwy · Structure no. 120800H00282002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,490
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetwater Blvd WB over Bullhead Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sweetwater Blvd WB over Bullhead Slough in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,245 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSweetwater Blvd WB
CrossesBullhead Slough
Location0.25 MI SW of Austin Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57836, -95.61477
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,490 (2013)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweetwater Blvd WB over Bullhead Slough built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetwater Blvd WB over Bullhead Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Sweetwater Blvd WB over Bullhead Slough carry?

About 8,490 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Sweetwater Blvd WB over Bullhead Slough?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetwater Blvd WB over Bullhead Slough?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.