US Bridges

Green River DR over Greens Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of J Ralston RD · Structure no. 121020AA4417002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green River DR over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Green River DR over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,100 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreen River DR
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.40 MI W of J Ralston RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83736, -95.23345
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2015)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green River DR over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green River DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Green River DR over Greens Bayou carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Green River DR over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Green River DR over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.