US Bridges

Simsbrook DR over Hcfcd Unit C152-00-00

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Buffalo Spd · Structure no. 121020B59577009

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simsbrook DR over Hcfcd Unit C152-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Simsbrook DR over Hcfcd Unit C152-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSimsbrook DR
CrossesHcfcd Unit C152-00-00
Location0.05 MI E of Buffalo Spd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62105, -95.43009
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2011)
Projected traffic988 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Simsbrook DR over Hcfcd Unit C152-00-00 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simsbrook DR over Hcfcd Unit C152-00-00 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 Simsbrook DR over Hcfcd Unit C152-00-00 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Simsbrook DR over Hcfcd Unit C152-00-00?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Simsbrook DR over Hcfcd Unit C152-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.