Cartwright RD WB over Oyster Creek
FairFort Bend County, Texas · 0.54 MI W of FM 1092 · Structure no. 120800R00190002
- 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 WB over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cartwright RD WB 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cartwright RD WB over Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cartwright RD WB 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 WB over Oyster Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Cartwright RD WB 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 WB over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.