US Bridges

Will Clayton Pk WB over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020AA1100002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,442
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will Clayton Pk WB over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Clayton Pk WB over Union Pacific Railroad in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 15,442 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,163 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWill Clayton Pk WB
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.30 MI E of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98085, -95.27272
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Clayton Pk WB over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Clayton Pk WB over Union Pacific 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 WB over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

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

How long is Will Clayton Pk WB over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Will Clayton Pk WB over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.