US Bridges

Bw 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.16 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602261

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142,119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00 is a concrete culvert carrying Bw 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 32 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 142,119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,967 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8
CrossesHcfcd #P133-02-00
Location0.16 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9406, -95.29882
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,119 (2023)
Projected traffic198,967 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Bw 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00 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 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00 carry?

About 142,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bw 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.