US Bridges

L of Brg.Water SB over S Mayde CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of Clay RD · Structure no. 121020AA9849001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L of Brg.Water SB over S Mayde CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying L of Brg.Water SB over S Mayde CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL of Brg.Water SB
CrossesS Mayde CR
Location0.60 MI S of Clay RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82183, -95.74606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2033
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L of Brg.Water SB over S Mayde CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is L of Brg.Water SB over S Mayde CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does L of Brg.Water SB over S Mayde CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is L of Brg.Water SB over S Mayde CR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns L of Brg.Water SB over S Mayde CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.