US Bridges

W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd C144-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of S Post Oak · Structure no. 121020B25905003

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

About this bridge

W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd C144-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd C144-00-00 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Fuqua RD EB
CrossesHcfcd C144-00-00
Location1.50 MI E of S Post Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6134, -95.44051
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd C144-00-00 built?

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

What condition is W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd C144-00-00 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 EB over Hcfcd C144-00-00 carry?

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

How long is W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd C144-00-00?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd C144-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.