US Bridges

Kirkwood DR SB over Keegans Byu

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of W Bellfort · Structure no. 121020B36642002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,965
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood DR SB over Keegans Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kirkwood DR SB over Keegans Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,108 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkwood DR SB
CrossesKeegans Byu
Location0.10 MI N of W Bellfort
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6595, -95.58376
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,965 (2013)
Projected traffic9,108 by 2033
Trucks0%
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood DR SB over Keegans Byu built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkwood DR SB over Keegans Byu 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kirkwood DR SB over Keegans Byu carry?

About 6,965 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Kirkwood DR SB over Keegans Byu?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood DR SB over Keegans Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.