US Bridges

Fries RD over Briar Br

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Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Westview DR · Structure no. 121020V25745001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fries RD over Briar Br is a prestressed concrete other carrying Fries RD over Briar Br in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFries RD
CrossesBriar Br
Location0.40 MI S of Westview DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78885, -95.50824
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 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 Fries RD over Briar Br built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fries RD over Briar Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Fries RD over Briar Br carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fries RD over Briar Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fries RD over Briar Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.