US Bridges

Greenbusch RD over Buffalo Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Westheimer Pk · Structure no. 120800AA0327011

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbusch RD over Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenbusch RD over Buffalo Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenbusch RD
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location0.6 MI S of Westheimer Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74327, -95.80696
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Greenbusch RD over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbusch RD over Buffalo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Greenbusch RD over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Greenbusch RD over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbusch RD over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.