US Bridges

Shepherd DR FR over Memorial DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B59009001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,090
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepherd DR FR over Memorial DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shepherd DR FR over Memorial DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 10,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,850 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShepherd DR FR
CrossesMemorial DR
Location1.20 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76058, -95.40863
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2011)
Projected traffic33,850 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shepherd DR FR over Memorial DR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepherd DR FR over Memorial DR 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 Shepherd DR FR over Memorial DR carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shepherd DR FR over Memorial DR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Shepherd DR FR over Memorial DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.