US Bridges

Woodforest Blvd EB over Carpenters Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020AA4689003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,746
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodforest Blvd EB over Carpenters Byu is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodforest Blvd EB over Carpenters Byu 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 11,746 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2030. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodforest Blvd EB
CrossesCarpenters Byu
Location0.10 MI E of Bwy 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79062, -95.15898
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,746 (2016)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 Woodforest Blvd EB over Carpenters Byu built?

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

What condition is Woodforest Blvd EB over Carpenters Byu 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 EB over Carpenters Byu carry?

About 11,746 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodforest Blvd EB over Carpenters Byu?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Woodforest Blvd EB over Carpenters Byu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.