US Bridges

Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou Trib

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Gears RD · Structure no. 121020AA1876006

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,263
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou Trib in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,263 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElla Blvd
CrossesGreens Bayou Trib
Location0.30 MI N of Gears RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95034, -95.43356
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,263 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou Trib carry?

About 6,263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou Trib?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.