US Bridges

W Fuqua WB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of S Post Oak · Structure no. 121020B25905626

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Fuqua WB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Fuqua WB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Fuqua WB
CrossesHcfcd Unit C147-00-00
Location0.20 MI E of S Post Oak
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6123, -95.46131
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic6,000 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Fuqua WB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Fuqua WB 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 W Fuqua WB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Fuqua WB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Fuqua WB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.