US Bridges

Parker RD over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.1 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B50025001

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
630 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker RD over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parker RD over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 38 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 7,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParker RD
CrossesHardy Toll RD & Mprr
Location3.1 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85923, -95.36141
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$56,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker RD over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Parker RD over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Parker RD over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Parker RD over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Parker RD over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.