US Bridges

Bammel N Houston over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020AA2110001

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,598
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bammel N Houston over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bammel N Houston over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 45 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 29,598 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBammel N Houston
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.80 MI N of Bw 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94867, -95.49806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,598 (2016)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2035
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bammel N Houston over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Bammel N Houston 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bammel N Houston over Greens Bayou carry?

About 29,598 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bammel N Houston over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Bammel N Houston over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.