US Bridges

Fallbrook DR EB over Halls Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of Vets Memor · Structure no. 121020AA0541005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,644
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fallbrook DR EB over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fallbrook DR EB over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,644 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,290 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFallbrook DR EB
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.7 MI W of Vets Memor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91903, -95.45843
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,644 (2020)
Projected traffic6,290 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fallbrook DR EB over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fallbrook DR EB over Halls 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fallbrook DR EB over Halls Bayou carry?

About 1,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fallbrook DR EB over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fallbrook DR EB over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.