US Bridges

Wood Forest WB over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Normandy · Structure no. 121020AA4689007

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
778 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Forest WB over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Forest WB over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Forest WB
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.4 MI W of Normandy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7913, -95.20569
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length778 ft (237.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2013)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Forest WB over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Forest WB over Greens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Forest WB over Greens Bayou carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Wood Forest WB over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Forest WB over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.