US Bridges

Willowbend WB over Willow Waterhole Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of S Post Oak · Structure no. 121020B69913574

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,925
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowbend WB over Willow Waterhole Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Willowbend WB over Willow Waterhole Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,925 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,739 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWillowbend WB
CrossesWillow Waterhole Bayou
Location0.2 MI E of S Post Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66418, -95.46058
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,925 (2013)
Projected traffic11,739 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Willowbend WB over Willow Waterhole Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowbend WB over Willow Waterhole 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 Willowbend WB over Willow Waterhole Bayou carry?

About 4,925 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Willowbend WB over Willow Waterhole Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Willowbend WB over Willow Waterhole Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.