US Bridges

SH 3 over Berry Draw

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020005106029

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,992
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 3 over Berry Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 3 over Berry Draw in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 18,992 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,589 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesSH 3
CrossesBerry Draw
Location2 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 3
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67021, -95.2432
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,992 (2023)
Projected traffic26,589 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Berry Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SH 3 over Berry Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 3 over Berry Draw carry?

About 18,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 3 over Berry Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 3 over Berry Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.