US Bridges

Old Katy RD WB over Hempstead HWY EB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B35561273

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,401
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Katy RD WB over Hempstead HWY EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Katy RD WB over Hempstead HWY EB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,401 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Katy RD WB
CrossesHempstead HWY EB
Location1.2 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78122, -95.43696
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,401 (2022)
Projected traffic6,161 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Katy RD WB over Hempstead HWY EB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Katy RD WB over Hempstead HWY EB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Katy RD WB over Hempstead HWY EB carry?

About 4,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Katy RD WB over Hempstead HWY EB?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Katy RD WB over Hempstead HWY EB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.