US Bridges

Bw 8 Ml over Fellows RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 121020325604338

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,535
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ml over Fellows RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ml over Fellows RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 28 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 22,535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,640 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 143 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Ml
CrossesFellows RD
Location1.10 MI E of SH 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.598, -95.36909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,535 (2012)
Projected traffic50,640 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Ml over Fellows RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Bw 8 Ml over Fellows 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Ml over Fellows RD carry?

About 22,535 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ml over Fellows RD?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ml over Fellows RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.