US Bridges

Beamer RD SB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · .7MI SE of Hughes · Structure no. 121020AA3130005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,201
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beamer RD SB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beamer RD SB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,360 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeamer RD SB
CrossesHcfcd Unit A120-00-00
Location.7MI SE of Hughes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58078, -95.20933
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,201 (2016)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2035
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beamer RD SB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beamer RD SB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Beamer RD SB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 carry?

About 9,201 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Beamer RD SB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Beamer RD SB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.