US Bridges

Bw 8 over Wallisville RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.55 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020325603258

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,071
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Wallisville RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Wallisville RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 97,071 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,669 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 123 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8
CrossesWallisville RD
Location2.55 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80874, -95.16338
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,071 (2023)
Projected traffic176,669 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 over Wallisville RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 over Wallisville RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 over Wallisville RD carry?

About 97,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Wallisville RD?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Wallisville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.