US Bridges

US 59 over Hunting Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of IH 610 N Lp · Structure no. 121020017711048

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Hunting Byu is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Hunting Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 71 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 158,372 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,721 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesHunting Byu
Location0.30 MI S of IH 610 N Lp
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80631, -95.3377
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,372 (2021)
Projected traffic221,721 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Hunting Byu built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 59 over Hunting Byu 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Hunting Byu carry?

About 158,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Hunting Byu?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 59 over Hunting Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.