SH 146 Sbml over Little Cedar Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 3.6 MI N of UP RR Spur · Structure no. 121020038905103
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,169
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 146 Sbml over Little Cedar Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 Sbml 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 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 27,169 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,297 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 146 Sbml over Little Cedar Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 146 Sbml over Little Cedar Bayou 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 Sbml over Little Cedar Bayou carry?
About 27,169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SH 146 Sbml over Little Cedar Bayou?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SH 146 Sbml over Little Cedar Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.