US Bridges

Bw 8 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E. of Imperial Val · Structure no. 121020325602259

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,830
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bw 8 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,830 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,762 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBw 8 Wbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E. of Imperial Val
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94113, -95.40961
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,830 (2023)
Projected traffic13,762 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bw 8 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch 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 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.