US Bridges

W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd Unit C145-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of S Post Oak · Structure no. 121020B25905005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 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 Unit C145-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd Unit C145-00-00 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 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 8,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,770 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 Unit C145-00-00
Location0.90 MI E of S Post Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61329, -95.45109
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 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 Unit C145-00-00 built?

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

What condition is W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd Unit C145-00-00 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 W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd Unit C145-00-00 carry?

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

How long is W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd Unit C145-00-00?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Fuqua RD EB over Hcfcd Unit C145-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.