US Bridges

Hall RD over West Canal

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Telephone RD · Structure no. 121020B29729217

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall RD over West Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hall RD over West Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHall RD
CrossesWest Canal
Location0.45 MI E of Telephone RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60301, -95.2782
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic960 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall RD over West Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall RD over West Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hall RD over West Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hall RD over West Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hall RD over West Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.