US Bridges

Vets Memorial DR over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020AA2112004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,769
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vets Memorial DR over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vets Memorial DR over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 31,769 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,477 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVets Memorial DR
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.25 MI NW of Beltway 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94106, -95.46272
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,769 (2022)
Projected traffic44,477 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vets Memorial DR over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vets Memorial DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vets Memorial DR over Greens Bayou carry?

About 31,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vets Memorial DR over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Vets Memorial DR over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.