US Bridges

Perry RD SB over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA2106002

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,213
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry RD SB over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perry RD SB over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, 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 5,213 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry RD SB
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.1 MI S of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94499, -95.56412
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,213 (2016)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry RD SB over Greens Bayou built?

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

What condition is Perry RD SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Perry RD SB over Greens Bayou carry?

About 5,213 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perry RD SB over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Perry RD SB over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.