US Bridges

Cartwright RD EB over Oyster Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.54 MI W of FM 1092 · Structure no. 120800R00190001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cartwright RD EB over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cartwright RD EB over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCartwright RD EB
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.54 MI W of FM 1092
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58237, -95.57246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cartwright RD EB over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cartwright RD EB over Oyster Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cartwright RD EB over Oyster Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cartwright RD EB over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cartwright RD EB over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.