US Bridges

Walnut Lane over Hcfcd G103-38-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of Brooktail · Structure no. 121020B67425001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Lane over Hcfcd G103-38-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Lane over Hcfcd G103-38-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWalnut Lane
CrossesHcfcd G103-38-00
Location0.80 MI E of Brooktail
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03628, -95.22698
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Lane over Hcfcd G103-38-00 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Lane over Hcfcd G103-38-00 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Lane over Hcfcd G103-38-00 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Lane over Hcfcd G103-38-00?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Lane over Hcfcd G103-38-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.