US Bridges

Market ST over Goose Crk

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of SP 201 · Structure no. 121020AA4850008

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,870
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over Goose Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Market ST over Goose Crk in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,870 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket ST
CrossesGoose Crk
Location0.3 MI NE of SP 201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73187, -94.98871
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,870 (2015)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST over Goose Crk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market ST over Goose Crk 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 Market ST over Goose Crk carry?

About 5,870 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Market ST over Goose Crk?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over Goose Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.