US Bridges

Spur 5 NB over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020017809066

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,915
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 5 NB over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 5 NB over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 9,915 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,990 by 2031. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 5 NB
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.95 MI S of IH 45
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71327, -95.33414
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,915 (2020)
Projected traffic33,990 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 5 NB over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 5 NB over Brays 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 Spur 5 NB over Brays Bayou carry?

About 9,915 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spur 5 NB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 5 NB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.