US Bridges

SP 527 NB over Alabama Milam Rp Hov

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI NE of US 59 · Structure no. 121020002715327

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
436 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 527 NB over Alabama Milam Rp Hov is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 527 NB over Alabama Milam Rp Hov in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 25,570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,800 by 2033. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSP 527 NB
CrossesAlabama Milam Rp Hov
Location0.60 MI NE of US 59
RouteState Highway 527
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73838, -95.38224
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,570 (2013)
Projected traffic35,800 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 527 NB over Alabama Milam Rp Hov built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 527 NB over Alabama Milam Rp Hov 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SP 527 NB over Alabama Milam Rp Hov carry?

About 25,570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SP 527 NB over Alabama Milam Rp Hov?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SP 527 NB over Alabama Milam Rp Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.