US Bridges

Park Road 138 over Fresh Water Canal

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Garrett Rd. · Structure no. 121020363301002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road 138 over Fresh Water Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Park Road 138 over Fresh Water Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road 138
CrossesFresh Water Canal
Location0.6 MI SE of Garrett Rd.
RouteState Highway 138
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87574, -95.16142
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Park Road 138 over Fresh Water Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road 138 over Fresh Water Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road 138 over Fresh Water Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Park Road 138 over Fresh Water Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road 138 over Fresh Water Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.