US Bridges

IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of US 90A · Structure no. 121020027116155

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,430 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 610 Sbfr
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location1.9 MI W of US 90A
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68153, -95.45941
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,880 (2013)
Projected traffic33,430 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 Sbfr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou carry?

About 23,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.