US Bridges

Green Crest DR over Brays Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Westpark · Structure no. 121020AA2822001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,368
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Crest DR over Brays Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Crest DR over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,368 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Crest DR
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.20 MI S of Westpark
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71566, -95.65425
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,368 (2016)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Crest DR over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Crest DR over Brays 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Green Crest DR over Brays Bayou carry?

About 3,368 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Crest DR over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Green Crest DR over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.