US Bridges

Waugh DR NB over Buffalo Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Memorial DR · Structure no. 121020B67849001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waugh DR NB over Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waugh DR NB over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaugh DR NB
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location0.1 MI S of Memorial DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76197, -95.39847
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waugh DR NB over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waugh DR NB over Buffalo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Waugh DR NB over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waugh DR NB over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Waugh DR NB over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.