US Bridges

Clay RD over Bear CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.55 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020AA0234003

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,984
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay RD over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clay RD over Bear CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 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 1,984 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClay RD
CrossesBear CR
Location2.55 MI W of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83112, -95.68662
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,984 (2013)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Clay RD over Bear CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clay RD over Bear CR carry?

About 1,984 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clay RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Clay RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.