US Bridges

Bw 8 EB FR over Garners Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.75 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602083

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,274
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 EB FR over Garners Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 EB FR over Garners Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 23,274 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,584 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 EB FR
CrossesGarners Bayou
Location3.75 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93374, -95.23391
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,274 (2022)
Projected traffic32,584 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 EB FR over Garners Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 EB 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 EB FR over Garners Bayou carry?

About 23,274 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 EB FR over Garners Bayou?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 EB FR over Garners Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.