Spur 261 over Veterans Mem. & Shepherd
GoodHarris County, Texas · IH 45 and Ss 261 · Structure no. 121020050003440
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 784 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,748
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spur 261 over Veterans Mem. & Shepherd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 261 over Veterans Mem. & Shepherd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 22,748 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,467 by 2041. The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spur 261 over Veterans Mem. & Shepherd built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spur 261 over Veterans Mem. & Shepherd 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Spur 261 over Veterans Mem. & Shepherd carry?
About 22,748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Spur 261 over Veterans Mem. & Shepherd?
The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Spur 261 over Veterans Mem. & Shepherd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.