US Bridges

Hiram Clarke RD NB over Sims Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of W Fuqua RD · Structure no. 121020B32081952

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 NB over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hiram Clarke RD NB 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).

Location

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CarriesHiram Clarke RD NB
CrossesSims Bayou
Location0.40 MI N of W Fuqua RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61878, -95.446
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,175 (2011)
Projected traffic10,296 by 2031
Trucks5%
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hiram Clarke RD NB over Sims Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hiram Clarke RD NB 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 NB over Sims Bayou carry?

About 6,175 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hiram Clarke RD NB 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 NB over Sims Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.