US Bridges

SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of Fairmont Pkwy · Structure no. 121020038905057

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 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 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146 SB FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.3 MI S of Fairmont Pkwy
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63366, -95.03104
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2024)
Projected traffic386 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.