US Bridges

Cook RD SB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Bellaire · Structure no. 121020B16147501

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook RD SB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Cook RD SB over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCook RD SB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI S of Bellaire
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69628, -95.59605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2013)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Cook RD SB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook RD SB over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cook RD SB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cook RD SB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cook RD SB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.