US Bridges

Fry RD SB over S Mayde CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Franz RD · Structure no. 121020AA2682006

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fry RD SB over S Mayde CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fry RD SB over S Mayde CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFry RD SB
CrossesS Mayde CR
Location0.15 MI N of Franz RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80471, -95.72034
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 SB over S Mayde CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Fry RD SB over S Mayde CR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fry RD SB over S Mayde CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.