US Bridges

IH 10 Ebml over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Federal RD · Structure no. 121020050801254

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,303
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebml over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ebml over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 85,303 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,424 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Ebml
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location1.0 MI E of Federal RD
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77131, -95.19709
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,303 (2023)
Projected traffic119,424 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 10 Ebml over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ebml over Greens 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ebml over Greens Bayou carry?

About 85,303 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebml over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebml over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.