US Bridges

Fuqua Garden View over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00

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Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of S Post Oak · Structure no. 121020B25905625

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,390
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuqua Garden View over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fuqua Garden View over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 10,390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,762 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFuqua Garden View
CrossesHcfcd Unit C147-00-00
Location0.30 MI E of S Post Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61428, -95.46073
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,390 (2011)
Projected traffic11,762 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Fuqua Garden View over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuqua Garden View over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 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 Fuqua Garden View over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 carry?

About 10,390 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fuqua Garden View over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fuqua Garden View over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.