US Bridges

W Texas Ave over Goose Crk

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020D02366001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Texas Ave over Goose Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Texas Ave over Goose Crk in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 2,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,830 by 2028. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Texas Ave
CrossesGoose Crk
Location0.5 MI SE of SH 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73694, -94.98342
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2009)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Texas Ave over Goose Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Texas Ave over Goose Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Texas Ave over Goose Crk carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is W Texas Ave over Goose Crk?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Texas Ave over Goose Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.