S Post Oak RD SB over Sims Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.04 MI S of Simsbrook DR · Structure no. 121020B52313005
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 286 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,780
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Post Oak RD SB over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Post Oak RD SB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 13,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,900 by 2031. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Post Oak RD SB over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Post Oak RD SB over Sims Bayou 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S Post Oak RD SB over Sims Bayou carry?
About 13,780 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Post Oak RD SB over Sims Bayou?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns S Post Oak RD SB over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.