FM 865 over Sims Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of JCT IH 610 · Structure no. 121020097601039
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 306 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,466
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 865 over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 865 over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 23,466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,990 by 2033. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 865 over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 865 over Sims 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 865 over Sims Bayou carry?
About 23,466 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 865 over Sims Bayou?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns FM 865 over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.