US Bridges

Alief-Clodine RD over Brays Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of Wilcrest RD · Structure no. 121020B02409001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,028
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alief-Clodine RD over Brays Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alief-Clodine RD over Brays Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,028 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,028 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlief-Clodine RD
CrossesBrays Byu
Location0.90 MI W of Wilcrest RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71521, -95.58737
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,028 (2013)
Projected traffic11,028 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alief-Clodine RD over Brays Byu built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alief-Clodine RD over Brays Byu 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 Alief-Clodine RD over Brays Byu carry?

About 10,028 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alief-Clodine RD over Brays Byu?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Alief-Clodine RD over Brays Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.