US Bridges

N Lake Hou Pkwy over Greens Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.1 MI W of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020AA4351001

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,833
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lake Hou Pkwy over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Lake Hou Pkwy over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 38 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 6,833 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Lake Hou Pkwy
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location2.1 MI W of Bwy 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89204, -95.23801
Functional classRural 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,833 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Lake Hou Pkwy over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is N Lake Hou Pkwy 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 N Lake Hou Pkwy over Greens Bayou carry?

About 6,833 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Lake Hou Pkwy over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns N Lake Hou Pkwy over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.