US Bridges

Fairmont Pkwy EB over Willow Spring Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Red Bluff RD · Structure no. 121020AA0144001

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,610
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmont Pkwy EB over Willow Spring Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairmont Pkwy EB over Willow Spring Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 66 years old, older 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 11,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2026. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairmont Pkwy EB
CrossesWillow Spring Bayou
Location0.70 MI E of Red Bluff RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65065, -95.10991
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,610 (2009)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairmont Pkwy EB over Willow Spring Bayou built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Fairmont Pkwy EB over Willow Spring Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fairmont Pkwy EB over Willow Spring Bayou carry?

About 11,610 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Fairmont Pkwy EB over Willow Spring Bayou?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmont Pkwy EB over Willow Spring Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.