US Bridges

Tuckerton RD WB over Detention Basin

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of Barker Cypr · Structure no. 121020AA6862006

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuckerton RD WB over Detention Basin is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuckerton RD WB over Detention Basin in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2034. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTuckerton RD WB
CrossesDetention Basin
Location0.35 MI W of Barker Cypr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92131, -95.69258
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckerton RD WB over Detention Basin built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckerton RD WB over Detention Basin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tuckerton RD WB over Detention Basin carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Tuckerton RD WB over Detention Basin?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckerton RD WB over Detention Basin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.