US Bridges

Kenswick DR SB over Garners Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Will Clayton · Structure no. 121020B02532070

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,844
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenswick DR SB over Garners Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenswick DR SB over Garners Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,844 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,781 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKenswick DR SB
CrossesGarners Bayou
Location0.5 MI N of Will Clayton
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9903, -95.29619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,844 (2021)
Projected traffic6,781 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenswick DR SB over Garners Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenswick DR SB over Garners Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Kenswick DR SB over Garners Bayou carry?

About 4,844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Kenswick DR SB over Garners Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kenswick DR SB over Garners Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.