US Bridges

S Harpers Landing over Harpers Horsepen

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of S Trade Ctr · Structure no. 121700A30314010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Harpers Landing over Harpers Horsepen is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Harpers Landing over Harpers Horsepen in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2036. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Harpers Landing
CrossesHarpers Horsepen
Location0.10 MI N of S Trade Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21783, -95.44876
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Harpers Landing over Harpers Horsepen built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Harpers Landing over Harpers Horsepen 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S Harpers Landing over Harpers Horsepen carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Harpers Landing over Harpers Horsepen?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S Harpers Landing over Harpers Horsepen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.