US Bridges

Holcombe S U-Turn over S Main ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · Holcombe Blvd @ S Main ST · Structure no. 121020B32209002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,360
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcombe S U-Turn over S Main ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Holcombe S U-Turn over S Main ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,960 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolcombe S U-Turn
CrossesS Main ST
LocationHolcombe Blvd @ S Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70597, -95.40532
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,360 (2013)
Projected traffic15,960 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcombe S U-Turn over S Main ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holcombe S U-Turn over S Main 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Holcombe S U-Turn over S Main ST carry?

About 9,360 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Holcombe S U-Turn over S Main ST?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Holcombe S U-Turn over S Main ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.