US Bridges

Federal RD over Hunting Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of Clinton DR · Structure no. 121020AA3889002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,070
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal RD over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Federal RD over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFederal RD
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.50 MI N of Clinton DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73901, -95.21226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2013)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Federal RD over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal RD over Hunting Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Federal RD over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Federal RD over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Federal RD over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.