Bw 8 Ml over FM 865
FairHarris County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 121020097601339
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,985
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Bw 8 Ml over FM 865 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ml over FM 865 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 28 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 14,985 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 143 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 Ml over FM 865 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Bw 8 Ml over FM 865 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 2022.
How much traffic does Bw 8 Ml over FM 865 carry?
About 14,985 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 Ml over FM 865?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 Ml over FM 865?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.