US Bridges

Fairmont Pkwy EB over Armand Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Center ST · Structure no. 121020AA1076005

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,890
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmont Pkwy EB over Armand Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairmont Pkwy EB over Armand Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2026. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairmont Pkwy EB
CrossesArmand Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of Center ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65031, -95.12922
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,890 (2009)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Armand Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Fairmont Pkwy EB over Armand 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 Armand Bayou carry?

About 18,890 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Fairmont Pkwy EB over Armand Bayou?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmont Pkwy EB over Armand Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.