US Bridges

SH 99 Sbml over Mason Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020351005069

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,653
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 Sbml over Mason Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 Sbml over Mason Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 14,653 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 99 Sbml
CrossesMason Creek
Location0.9 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79901, -95.776
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,653 (2016)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 99 Sbml over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 Sbml over Mason Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 Sbml over Mason Creek carry?

About 14,653 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 Sbml over Mason Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 Sbml over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.