US Bridges

Knights Bridge LN over Hl&p Cooling Water Canal

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Water ST · Structure no. 121020DD0090001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knights Bridge LN over Hl&p Cooling Water Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knights Bridge LN over Hl&p Cooling Water Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2026. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKnights Bridge LN
CrossesHl&p Cooling Water Canal
Location0.1 MI NE of Water ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54158, -95.10891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knights Bridge LN over Hl&p Cooling Water Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knights Bridge LN over Hl&p Cooling Water Canal 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 Knights Bridge LN over Hl&p Cooling Water Canal carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Knights Bridge LN over Hl&p Cooling Water Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Knights Bridge LN over Hl&p Cooling Water Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.