US Bridges

SH 225 over Boggy Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020050201015

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90,072
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 over Boggy Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 225 over Boggy Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 years old, older 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 90,072 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,101 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 225
CrossesBoggy Bayou
Location0.5 MI E of Beltway 8
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71164, -95.14496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,072 (2023)
Projected traffic126,101 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 over Boggy Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 225 over Boggy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 over Boggy Bayou carry?

About 90,072 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 over Boggy Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 225 over Boggy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.