US Bridges

Paso Hondo DR over Brays Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Bellaire · Structure no. 120800AA0241001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paso Hondo DR over Brays Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Paso Hondo DR over Brays Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPaso Hondo DR
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.3 MI N of Bellaire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70358, -95.67631
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks0%
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

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 Paso Hondo DR over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paso Hondo DR over Brays Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Paso Hondo DR over Brays Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Paso Hondo DR over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Paso Hondo DR over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.