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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020325601070

BWY 8

BWY 8 in 0.8 MI N Of Tanner RD, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1989, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on BWY 8 over Cole Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
144K
Daily Traffic
1989
Year Built
6.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
BWY 8
Crosses Over
Cole Creek
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
0.8 MI N Of Tanner RD
Year Built
1989
Age
37 years
Daily Traffic
143,826
Lanes
17
Length
6.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020325601070

About This Bridge

BWY 8 is a 37-year-old bridge located 0.8 MI N Of Tanner RD in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BWY 8 over Cole Creek with 17 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 1989, the structure spans 6.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.8 MI N Of Tanner RD, Harris County, Texas

29.861583, -95.563844

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Frequently Asked Questions

BWY 8 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

BWY 8 was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

BWY 8 carries approximately 144K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 17 traffic lanes. It is 6.1 meters long and located on BWY 8 in 0.8 MI N Of Tanner RD, Harris County, Texas.

Yes, BWY 8 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

BWY 8 is located 0.8 MI N Of Tanner RD in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BWY 8 over Cole Creek. Its coordinates are 29.861583, -95.563844. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

BWY 8 carries BWY 8 over Cole Creek. The bridge is 6.1 meters long and was built in 1989.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.