US Bridges

N Lake Hou Pkwy over E Fork Sheldon Reservoir

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020AA4353002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,980
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lake Hou Pkwy over E Fork Sheldon Reservoir is a prestressed concrete other carrying N Lake Hou Pkwy over E Fork Sheldon Reservoir in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,572 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Lake Hou Pkwy
CrossesE Fork Sheldon Reservoir
Location1.05 MI E of Bw 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89329, -95.18689
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,980 (2022)
Projected traffic5,572 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Lake Hou Pkwy over E Fork Sheldon Reservoir built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lake Hou Pkwy over E Fork Sheldon Reservoir 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Lake Hou Pkwy over E Fork Sheldon Reservoir carry?

About 3,980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Lake Hou Pkwy over E Fork Sheldon Reservoir?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N Lake Hou Pkwy over E Fork Sheldon Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.