US Bridges

W Fuqua RD WB over Hcfcd C143-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.15 MI E of S Post Oak · Structure no. 121020B25905002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,770
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Fuqua RD WB over Hcfcd C143-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Fuqua RD WB over Hcfcd C143-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,770 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Fuqua RD WB
CrossesHcfcd C143-00-00
Location2.15 MI E of S Post Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61355, -95.43004
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,770 (2011)
Projected traffic8,770 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Fuqua RD WB over Hcfcd C143-00-00 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Fuqua RD WB over Hcfcd C143-00-00 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Fuqua RD WB over Hcfcd C143-00-00 carry?

About 8,770 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Fuqua RD WB over Hcfcd C143-00-00?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W Fuqua RD WB over Hcfcd C143-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.