Heatherbrook DR over Sims Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of S Post Oak · Structure no. 121020B31001633
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heatherbrook DR over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Heatherbrook DR over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,327 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heatherbrook DR over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heatherbrook DR over Sims Bayou 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 Heatherbrook DR over Sims Bayou carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Heatherbrook DR over Sims Bayou?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Heatherbrook DR over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.