Hiram Clarke RD SB over Sims Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of W Fuqua RD · Structure no. 121020B32081151
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,175
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hiram Clarke RD SB over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hiram Clarke RD SB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,296 by 2031. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hiram Clarke RD SB over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hiram Clarke RD SB 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hiram Clarke RD SB over Sims Bayou carry?
About 6,175 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hiram Clarke RD SB over Sims Bayou?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Hiram Clarke RD SB over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.