US Bridges

Fondren RD SB over Country Club Drain

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Beechnut · Structure no. 121020B24809003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,960
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fondren RD SB over Country Club Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fondren RD SB over Country Club Drain in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFondren RD SB
CrossesCountry Club Drain
Location0.20 MI S of Beechnut
RouteCity Street 58
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68888, -95.50896
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,960 (2014)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fondren RD SB over Country Club Drain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fondren RD SB over Country Club 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fondren RD SB over Country Club Drain carry?

About 13,960 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Fondren RD SB over Country Club Drain?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fondren RD SB over Country Club Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.