US Bridges

Will Clayton Pkwy over UP RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of W Lakehouston · Structure no. 121020AA1100005

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will Clayton Pkwy over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Clayton Pkwy over UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Clayton Pkwy
CrossesUP RR
Location0.1 MI E of W Lakehouston
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9789, -95.15792
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Clayton Pkwy over UP RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Clayton Pkwy over UP RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Will Clayton Pkwy over UP RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Will Clayton Pkwy over UP RR?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Will Clayton Pkwy over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.