US Bridges

Bw 8 Ebfr over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of Antoine · Structure no. 121020325602101

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ebfr over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ebfr over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 35,174 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,244 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBw 8 Ebfr
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location1.9 MI E of Antoine
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93743, -95.45142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,174 (2023)
Projected traffic49,244 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bw 8 Ebfr over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Ebfr 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 Ebfr over Greens Bayou carry?

About 35,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ebfr over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ebfr over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.