US Bridges

Bw 8 Wbfr over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1 MI N of Jfk Blvd · Structure no. 121020325602007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
26,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Wbfr over Greens Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Bw 8 Wbfr over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 26,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,988 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Wbfr
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location1 MI N of Jfk Blvd
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93938, -95.34972
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,420 (2023)
Projected traffic36,988 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Wbfr over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Wbfr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Wbfr over Greens Bayou carry?

About 26,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Wbfr over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Wbfr over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.