US Bridges

Nasa 1 Wbfr over Cow Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.4 MI NE of SH 3 · Structure no. 121020098101026

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nasa 1 Wbfr over Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nasa 1 Wbfr over Cow Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNasa 1 Wbfr
CrossesCow Bayou
Location1.4 MI NE of SH 3
RouteState Highway 9999
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54658, -95.10489
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Nasa 1 Wbfr over Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nasa 1 Wbfr over Cow Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nasa 1 Wbfr over Cow Bayou carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Nasa 1 Wbfr over Cow Bayou?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nasa 1 Wbfr over Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.