US Bridges

Wallisville RD over West Canal

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Uvalde RD · Structure no. 121020AA4541002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,097
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallisville RD over West Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wallisville RD over West Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 28,097 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWallisville RD
CrossesWest Canal
Location0.2 MI E of Uvalde RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80619, -95.1798
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,097 (2016)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallisville RD over West Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallisville RD over West Canal 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 Wallisville RD over West Canal carry?

About 28,097 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wallisville RD over West Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Wallisville RD over West Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.