US Bridges

Fry RD NB over S Mayde CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Franz RD · Structure no. 121020AA2682001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fry RD NB over S Mayde CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fry RD NB over S Mayde CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFry RD NB
CrossesS Mayde CR
Location0.15 MI N of Franz RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80467, -95.72033
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2013)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fry RD NB over S Mayde CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fry RD NB over S Mayde CR 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 Fry RD NB over S Mayde CR carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fry RD NB over S Mayde CR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fry RD NB over S Mayde CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.