Bw 8 WB FR over Garners Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 3.78 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602082
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,453
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 WB FR over Garners Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 WB FR over Garners Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 21,453 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,034 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 WB FR over Garners Bayou built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Bw 8 WB FR over Garners Bayou 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bw 8 WB FR over Garners Bayou carry?
About 21,453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 WB FR over Garners Bayou?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 WB FR over Garners Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.