US Bridges

IH 610 Nbfr over Hunting Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020027114644

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,840
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 Nbfr over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IH 610 Nbfr over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 17,840 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,980 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610 Nbfr
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location1.3 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79334, -95.26811
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,840 (2013)
Projected traffic24,980 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 610 Nbfr over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 Nbfr over Hunting 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 Nbfr over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 17,840 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 Nbfr over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 Nbfr over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.