US Bridges

S Post Oak RD NB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of W Fuqua · Structure no. 121020B52313008

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,440
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Post Oak RD NB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Post Oak RD NB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Post Oak RD NB
CrossesHcfcd Unit C147-00-00
Location0.05 MI S of W Fuqua
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61144, -95.46492
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,440 (2011)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Post Oak RD NB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Post Oak RD NB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Post Oak RD NB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00 carry?

About 25,440 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Post Oak RD NB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Post Oak RD NB over Hcfcd Unit C147-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.