US Bridges

Wilson RD over Garners Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020AA6581001

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,910
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over Garners Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson RD over Garners Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 37 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 19,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2029. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson RD
CrossesGarners Bayou
Location1.10 MI N of Bw 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95124, -95.24965
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,910 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2029
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson RD over Garners Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Wilson RD over Garners 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson RD over Garners Bayou carry?

About 19,910 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson RD over Garners Bayou?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson RD over Garners Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.