US Bridges

Voss RD over Briar Br

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Westview DR · Structure no. 121020V67121001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voss RD over Briar Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Voss RD over Briar Br in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVoss RD
CrossesBriar Br
Location0.50 MI S of Westview DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78693, -95.50362
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 Voss RD over Briar Br built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Voss 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 Voss RD over Briar Br carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Voss RD over Briar Br?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Voss RD over Briar Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.