US Bridges

Lockwood DR over Uprr; Liberty/Wville RD

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B40177003

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
800 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockwood DR over Uprr; Liberty/Wville RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lockwood DR over Uprr; Liberty/Wville RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2030. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLockwood DR
CrossesUprr; Liberty/Wville RD
Location0.95 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7876, -95.31594
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2024)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockwood DR over Uprr; Liberty/Wville RD built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockwood DR over Uprr; Liberty/Wville RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lockwood DR over Uprr; Liberty/Wville RD carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lockwood DR over Uprr; Liberty/Wville RD?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lockwood DR over Uprr; Liberty/Wville RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.