US Bridges

W Barbours Cut Bvd over Little Cedar Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020AA0098001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Barbours Cut Bvd over Little Cedar Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Barbours Cut Bvd over Little Cedar Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,130 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Barbours Cut Bvd
CrossesLittle Cedar Bayou
Location0.4 MI W of SH 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67298, -95.03527
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2009)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W Barbours Cut Bvd over Little Cedar Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Barbours Cut Bvd over Little Cedar Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Barbours Cut Bvd over Little Cedar Bayou carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is W Barbours Cut Bvd over Little Cedar Bayou?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W Barbours Cut Bvd over Little Cedar Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.