US Bridges

FM 1960 over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.50 MI SW of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020168501028

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,459
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1960 over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1960 over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 48,459 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,810 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1960
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location1.50 MI SW of SH 249
RouteState Highway 1960
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94541, -95.56495
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,459 (2016)
Projected traffic57,810 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1960 over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 1960 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1960 over Greens Bayou carry?

About 48,459 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1960 over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1960 over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.