US Bridges

Waugh DR over Allen Parkway

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.07 MI E of Shepherd DR · Structure no. 121020B02505001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waugh DR over Allen Parkway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Waugh DR over Allen Parkway in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaugh DR
CrossesAllen Parkway
Location0.07 MI E of Shepherd DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76124, -95.39799
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2011)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waugh DR over Allen Parkway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waugh DR over Allen Parkway 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 Waugh DR over Allen Parkway carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Waugh DR over Allen Parkway?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Waugh DR over Allen Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.