US Bridges

Bw 8 Nbfr over Keegans Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325601155

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,153
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Nbfr over Keegans Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Nbfr over Keegans Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Nbfr
CrossesKeegans Bayou
Location0.2 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6588, -95.55562
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,153 (2019)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Nbfr over Keegans Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bw 8 Nbfr over Keegans 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 Bw 8 Nbfr over Keegans Bayou carry?

About 19,153 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Nbfr over Keegans Bayou?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Nbfr over Keegans Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.