US Bridges

Woodford DR over Carpenters Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020AA4724001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,811
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodford DR over Carpenters Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodford DR 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,811 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2030. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodford DR
CrossesCarpenters Bayou
Location0.20 MI E of Bwy 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7814, -95.15487
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,811 (2013)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodford DR over Carpenters Bayou built?

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

What condition is Woodford DR 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 Woodford DR over Carpenters Bayou carry?

About 9,811 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodford DR over Carpenters Bayou?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Woodford DR over Carpenters Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.