US Bridges

Wilcrest DR NB over Keegans Byu

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of W Bellfort · Structure no. 121020B69735630

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,465
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcrest DR NB over Keegans Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilcrest DR NB over Keegans Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilcrest DR NB
CrossesKeegans Byu
Location0.05 MI N of W Bellfort
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65637, -95.57077
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,465 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilcrest DR NB over Keegans Byu built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilcrest DR NB over Keegans Byu 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 Wilcrest DR NB over Keegans Byu carry?

About 12,465 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilcrest DR NB over Keegans Byu?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcrest DR NB over Keegans Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.