US Bridges

Hicks ST over Studemont ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Harvard · Structure no. 121020B31697193

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,016
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hicks ST over Studemont ST is a concrete tee beam carrying Hicks ST over Studemont ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,016 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHicks ST
CrossesStudemont ST
Location0.30 MI E of Harvard
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77157, -95.39074
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,016 (2011)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hicks ST over Studemont ST built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hicks ST over Studemont ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hicks ST over Studemont ST carry?

About 2,016 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hicks ST over Studemont ST?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hicks ST over Studemont ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.