US Bridges

SH 146 SB FR over Little Cedar Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.6 MI N of UP RR Spur Et · Structure no. 121020038905054

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,051
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 SB FR over Little Cedar Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 SB FR over Little Cedar Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 2,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,871 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 146 SB FR
CrossesLittle Cedar Bayou
Location3.6 MI N of UP RR Spur Et
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65608, -95.03018
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,051 (2023)
Projected traffic2,871 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 146 SB FR over Little Cedar Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 SB FR over Little Cedar Bayou 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 146 SB FR over Little Cedar Bayou carry?

About 2,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 SB FR over Little Cedar Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 SB FR over Little Cedar Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.