US Bridges

Kingwood DR WB over Bens Branch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Lake Hou Pk · Structure no. 121020B36488002

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,120
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingwood DR WB over Bens Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kingwood DR WB over Bens Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 24,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,000 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKingwood DR WB
CrossesBens Branch
Location0.20 MI W of Lake Hou Pk
RouteCity Street 157
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04889, -95.18741
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,120 (2012)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingwood DR WB over Bens Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingwood DR WB over Bens Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kingwood DR WB over Bens Branch carry?

About 24,120 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Kingwood DR WB over Bens Branch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kingwood DR WB over Bens Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.