US Bridges

Deer Trail DR over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Blue Bell DR · Structure no. 121020AA2126001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,368
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Trail DR over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deer Trail 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 1,368 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Trail DR
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.1 MI S of Blue Bell DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90232, -95.42268
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,368 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Trail DR over Halls Bayou built?

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

What condition is Deer Trail 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 Deer Trail DR over Halls Bayou carry?

About 1,368 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Deer Trail DR over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Trail DR over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.