Spur 5 SB over Brays Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020017809067
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 450 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,920
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spur 5 SB over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 5 SB 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 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 21,920 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 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spur 5 SB over Brays Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spur 5 SB 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Spur 5 SB over Brays Bayou carry?
About 21,920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spur 5 SB 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 27 ft wide.
Who owns Spur 5 SB over Brays Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.