US Bridges

Fairbanks N Hou SB over Cole Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.06 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020B23225002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,350
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairbanks N Hou SB over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairbanks N Hou SB over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 19,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,000 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairbanks N Hou SB
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.06 MI N of US 290
RouteCity Street 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86073, -95.52446
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,350 (2013)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairbanks N Hou SB over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairbanks N Hou SB over Cole Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fairbanks N Hou SB over Cole Creek carry?

About 19,350 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Fairbanks N Hou SB over Cole Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fairbanks N Hou SB over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.