US Bridges

Doverbrook DR over Luce Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI NE of FM 2100 · Structure no. 121020AA3779001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doverbrook DR over Luce Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doverbrook DR over Luce Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 864 by 2035. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDoverbrook DR
CrossesLuce Bayou
Location0.90 MI NE of FM 2100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0727, -95.09216
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic864 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doverbrook DR over Luce Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doverbrook DR over Luce 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 Doverbrook DR over Luce Bayou carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Doverbrook DR over Luce Bayou?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Doverbrook DR over Luce Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.