Commonwealth WB over Bullhead Slough
FairFort Bend County, Texas · .05 MI E of University · Structure no. 120800H01104002
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 567 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commonwealth WB over Bullhead Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Commonwealth WB over Bullhead Slough in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2029. The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Commonwealth WB over Bullhead Slough built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth WB over Bullhead Slough carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Commonwealth WB over Bullhead Slough?
The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Commonwealth WB over Bullhead Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.