US Bridges

SH 3 SB over Clear Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.45 MI SE of Nasa 1 RD · Structure no. 121020005102037

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 3 SB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 3 SB over Clear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,222 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 3 SB
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.45 MI SE of Nasa 1 RD
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5212, -95.10274
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2023)
Projected traffic15,222 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 3 SB over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 3 SB over Clear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 3 SB over Clear Creek carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 3 SB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 3 SB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.