US Bridges

Lockwood DR NB over Hb&t RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Kelly ST · Structure no. 121020B40177001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
644 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockwood DR NB over Hb&t RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lockwood DR NB over Hb&t RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2035. The structure is 644 ft (196.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLockwood DR NB
CrossesHb&t RR
Location0.10 MI N of Kelly ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81554, -95.31726
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length644 ft (196.3 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockwood DR NB over Hb&t RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockwood DR NB over Hb&t RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lockwood DR NB over Hb&t RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lockwood DR NB over Hb&t RR?

The structure is 644 ft (196.3 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lockwood DR NB over Hb&t RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.