US Bridges

Sandpiper DR over Willow Waterhole Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of W Bellfort · Structure no. 121020B57185025

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,510
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandpiper DR over Willow Waterhole Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandpiper DR over Willow Waterhole Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 3,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,625 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSandpiper DR
CrossesWillow Waterhole Bayou
Location0.10 MI S of W Bellfort
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65447, -95.50327
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2014)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandpiper DR over Willow Waterhole Bayou built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandpiper DR over Willow Waterhole Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sandpiper DR over Willow Waterhole Bayou carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Sandpiper DR over Willow Waterhole Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sandpiper DR over Willow Waterhole Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.