US Bridges

N Braeswood Blvd over Kirby Storm Drain

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Kirby DR · Structure no. 121020B09361680

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Braeswood Blvd over Kirby Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying N Braeswood Blvd over Kirby Storm Drain in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,160 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Braeswood Blvd
CrossesKirby Storm Drain
Location0.05 MI E of Kirby DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69739, -95.41803
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2013)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Braeswood Blvd over Kirby Storm Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Braeswood Blvd over Kirby Storm Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Braeswood Blvd over Kirby Storm Drain carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N Braeswood Blvd over Kirby Storm Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns N Braeswood Blvd over Kirby Storm Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.