US Bridges

Nasa RD 1 over Hl & P Canal

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.00 MI NE of FM 270 · Structure no. 121020098101018

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nasa RD 1 over Hl & P Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nasa RD 1 over Hl & P Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 41 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 35,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,620 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNasa RD 1
CrossesHl & P Canal
Location2.00 MI NE of FM 270
RouteState Highway 9999
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5574, -95.07554
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,160 (2024)
Projected traffic33,620 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nasa RD 1 over Hl & P Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Nasa RD 1 over Hl & P Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nasa RD 1 over Hl & P Canal carry?

About 35,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nasa RD 1 over Hl & P Canal?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Nasa RD 1 over Hl & P Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.