US Bridges

Will Clayton Pk EB over UP Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020AA1100001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,442
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will Clayton Pk EB over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Clayton Pk EB over UP Railroad in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,442 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,163 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWill Clayton Pk EB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.30 MI E of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98085, -95.2727
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,442 (2022)
Projected traffic23,163 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Clayton Pk EB over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Clayton Pk EB over UP Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Will Clayton Pk EB over UP Railroad carry?

About 15,442 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Will Clayton Pk EB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Will Clayton Pk EB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.