US Bridges

Red Bluff RD SB over Big Island Slough

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 M NW of Bay Area Blvd · Structure no. 121020AA2636123

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bluff RD SB over Big Island Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bluff RD SB over Big Island Slough in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRed Bluff RD SB
CrossesBig Island Slough
Location1.2 M NW of Bay Area Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61338, -95.08415
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2009)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Red Bluff RD SB over Big Island Slough built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bluff RD SB over Big Island Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bluff RD SB over Big Island Slough carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Red Bluff RD SB over Big Island Slough?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bluff RD SB over Big Island Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.