US Bridges

Sunnywood DR over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Blue Bell DR · Structure no. 121020AA2124001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnywood DR over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunnywood DR over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnywood DR
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.1 MI S of Blue Bell DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90219, -95.41509
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2015)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnywood DR over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnywood DR over Halls 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 Sunnywood DR over Halls Bayou carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sunnywood DR over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnywood DR over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.