US Bridges

IH 69 SB FR over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.6 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711245

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,154
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB FR over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB FR over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,154 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,891 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 69 SB FR
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location3.6 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8618, -95.3336
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,154 (2021)
Projected traffic11,891 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 69 SB FR over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 SB FR over Halls Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 SB FR over Halls Bayou carry?

About 2,154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB FR over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB FR over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.