US Bridges

SH 225 over Patrick Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050201061

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 over Patrick Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 225 over Patrick Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 80,352 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,493 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225
CrossesPatrick Bayou
Location2.30 MI E of Bw 8
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7109, -95.11483
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 inspectionAugust 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic80,352 (2022)
Projected traffic112,493 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 225 over Patrick Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 over Patrick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 over Patrick Bayou carry?

About 80,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 over Patrick Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 225 over Patrick Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.