US Bridges

W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd SB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of Greens RD · Structure no. 121020B69685001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd SB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Clayton Pkwy EB
CrossesJfk Blvd SB
Location2.20 MI N of Greens RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98184, -95.34307
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd SB built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd SB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd SB carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd SB?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd SB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.