US Bridges

SH 146 Sbfr over Goose Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Spur 330 · Structure no. 121020038913073

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 Sbfr over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 146 Sbfr over Goose Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6,953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,113 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesSH 146 Sbfr
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.50 MI E of Spur 330
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75033, -94.97936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,953 (2021)
Projected traffic9,113 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 Sbfr over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 Sbfr over Goose Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146 Sbfr over Goose Creek carry?

About 6,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 Sbfr over Goose Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 Sbfr over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.