US Bridges

Spencer HWY over Armand Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.40 MI E of S Shaver · Structure no. 121020AA2961003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,940
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer HWY over Armand Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Spencer HWY over Armand Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 26,940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpencer HWY
CrossesArmand Bayou
Location3.40 MI E of S Shaver
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66571, -95.15051
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,940 (2009)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spencer HWY over Armand Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer HWY over Armand 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 Spencer HWY over Armand Bayou carry?

About 26,940 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Spencer HWY over Armand Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Spencer HWY over Armand Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.