US Bridges

Fairmont Pkwy WB over Little Cedar Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020AA2313002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,450
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmont Pkwy WB over Little Cedar Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairmont Pkwy WB over Little Cedar Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 18,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairmont Pkwy WB
CrossesLittle Cedar Bayou
Location0.10 MI E of SH 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65238, -95.02809
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,450 (2009)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairmont Pkwy WB over Little Cedar Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairmont Pkwy WB over Little Cedar Bayou 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 Fairmont Pkwy WB over Little Cedar Bayou carry?

About 18,450 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Fairmont Pkwy WB over Little Cedar Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmont Pkwy WB over Little Cedar Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.