US Bridges

SH 146 Nbfr over Goose Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Spur 330 · Structure no. 121020038913074

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,778
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 Nbfr over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 146 Nbfr over Goose Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5 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 5,778 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,089 by 2042. The structure is 1,415 ft (431.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesSH 146 Nbfr
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Spur 330
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74933, -94.98111
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+44 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,415 ft (431.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,778 (2023)
Projected traffic8,089 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Nbfr over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SH 146 Nbfr 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 Nbfr over Goose Creek carry?

About 5,778 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 Nbfr over Goose Creek?

The structure is 1,415 ft (431.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 Nbfr over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.