US Bridges

Braeswood Blvd over Storm Drain

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of Holcombe · Structure no. 121020B09385700

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braeswood Blvd over Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Braeswood Blvd over Storm Drain in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 15,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBraeswood Blvd
CrossesStorm Drain
Location0.20 MI NE of Holcombe
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70783, -95.39218
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2009)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braeswood Blvd over Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Braeswood Blvd over Storm Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Braeswood Blvd over Storm Drain carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Braeswood Blvd over Storm Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Braeswood Blvd over Storm Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.