US Bridges

SH 225 over Big Island Slough

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.80 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020050201063

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,384
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 over Big Island Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 225 over Big Island Slough in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 75,384 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,538 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 225
CrossesBig Island Slough
Location2.80 MI W of SH 146
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69869, -95.07395
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,384 (2022)
Projected traffic105,538 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure12
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 Big Island Slough built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 over Big Island Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 over Big Island Slough carry?

About 75,384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 over Big Island Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 225 over Big Island Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.