Thompsons Oilfield over Waters Lake Bayou
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 2759 · Structure no. 120800T06901001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompsons Oilfield over Waters Lake Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompsons Oilfield over Waters Lake Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompsons Oilfield over Waters Lake Bayou built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompsons Oilfield over Waters Lake 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Thompsons Oilfield over Waters Lake Bayou carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Thompsons Oilfield over Waters Lake Bayou?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Thompsons Oilfield over Waters Lake Bayou?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.