US Bridges

Rankin RD over Reinhardt Bayou

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Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Jfk Blvd · Structure no. 121020B53221004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rankin RD over Reinhardt Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Rankin RD over Reinhardt Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 247 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRankin RD
CrossesReinhardt Bayou
Location0.10 MI E of Jfk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96609, -95.33402
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width247 ft (75.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2011)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Rankin RD over Reinhardt Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rankin RD over Reinhardt 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rankin RD over Reinhardt Bayou carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rankin RD over Reinhardt Bayou?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 247 ft wide.

Who owns Rankin RD over Reinhardt Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.