US Bridges

FM 1960 over Kuykendahl RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.30 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020168501448

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,878
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1960 over Kuykendahl RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1960 over Kuykendahl RD 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 40,878 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,229 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 233 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1960
CrossesKuykendahl RD
Location2.30 MI SW of IH 45
RouteState Highway 1960
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0071, -95.46367
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width233 ft (70.9 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,878 (2021)
Projected traffic57,229 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1960 over Kuykendahl RD built?

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

What condition is FM 1960 over Kuykendahl RD 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1960 over Kuykendahl RD carry?

About 40,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1960 over Kuykendahl RD?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 233 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1960 over Kuykendahl RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.