US Bridges

Mcloughlin Street over Horsepen Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI South of Goodwin · Structure no. AFTXFWJH00001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Mcloughlin Street over Horsepen Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mcloughlin Street over Horsepen Bayou 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMcloughlin Street
CrossesHorsepen Bayou
Location0.25 MI South of Goodwin
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59142, -95.16664
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic12 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcloughlin Street over Horsepen Bayou built?

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

What condition is Mcloughlin Street over Horsepen 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mcloughlin Street over Horsepen Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mcloughlin Street over Horsepen Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mcloughlin Street over Horsepen Bayou?

It is owned by the Air Force and maintained by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).