SH 3 NB over Clear Creek
GoodHarris County, Texas · 1.45 MI SE of Nasa RD 1 · Structure no. 121020005102046
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,755
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 3 NB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 3 NB over Clear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13,755 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,834 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 SH 3 NB over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 3 NB over Clear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 3 NB over Clear Creek carry?
About 13,755 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 3 NB 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 60 ft wide.
Who owns SH 3 NB over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.