US Bridges

IH 610 over Hunting Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Homestead RD · Structure no. 121020027114646

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132,861
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IH 610 over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 132,861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,790 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.5 MI E of Homestead RD
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8043, -95.29251
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,861 (2020)
Projected traffic168,790 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 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 over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 132,861 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.