US Bridges

Bay Area Blvd WB over Armand Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of Middlebrook · Structure no. 121020AA3166003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
342 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,470
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Area Blvd WB over Armand Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Bay Area Blvd WB over Armand Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 5,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Area Blvd WB
CrossesArmand Bayou
Location0.90 MI E of Middlebrook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59667, -95.09098
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,470 (2009)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Area Blvd WB over Armand Bayou built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Area Blvd WB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Area Blvd WB over Armand Bayou carry?

About 5,470 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bay Area Blvd WB over Armand Bayou?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Area Blvd WB over Armand Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.