Woodforest Blvd WB over Carpenters Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020AA4689002
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,392
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodforest Blvd WB over Carpenters Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodforest Blvd WB over Carpenters 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 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 12,392 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2030. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodforest Blvd WB over Carpenters Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodforest Blvd WB over Carpenters Bayou 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 Woodforest Blvd WB over Carpenters Bayou carry?
About 12,392 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Woodforest Blvd WB over Carpenters Bayou?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Woodforest Blvd WB over Carpenters Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.