US Bridges

S Eighth ST over Little Cedar Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Fairmont Pkwy · Structure no. 121020L01369001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Eighth ST over Little Cedar Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Eighth ST over Little Cedar Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2026. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Eighth ST
CrossesLittle Cedar Bayou
Location0.2 MI S of Fairmont Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65018, -95.02735
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2009)
Projected traffic850 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S Eighth ST over Little Cedar Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Eighth ST over Little Cedar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Eighth ST over Little Cedar Bayou carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is S Eighth ST over Little Cedar Bayou?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Eighth ST over Little Cedar Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.