US Bridges

Homestead RD NB over Greens Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 121020AA4310001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,561
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead RD NB over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Homestead RD NB over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9,561 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead RD NB
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.35 MI S of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91919, -95.30183
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,561 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead RD NB over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead RD NB over Greens 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 Homestead RD NB over Greens Bayou carry?

About 9,561 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Homestead RD NB over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead RD NB over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.