US Bridges

Will Clayton Conn over Will Clayton Pkwy

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of Jfk Blvd · Structure no. 121020B69685032

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
742 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will Clayton Conn over Will Clayton Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Clayton Conn over Will Clayton Pkwy in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Clayton Conn
CrossesWill Clayton Pkwy
Location1.05 MI E of Jfk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98213, -95.32603
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length742 ft (226.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$45,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Clayton Conn over Will Clayton Pkwy built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Clayton Conn over Will Clayton Pkwy 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 Will Clayton Conn over Will Clayton Pkwy carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Will Clayton Conn over Will Clayton Pkwy?

The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Will Clayton Conn over Will Clayton Pkwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.