US Bridges

Sweetwater LN over Halls Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of W Mt Houston · Structure no. 121020AA4856001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,230
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetwater LN over Halls Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Sweetwater LN over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSweetwater LN
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.02 MI S of W Mt Houston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89702, -95.40868
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,230 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweetwater LN over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetwater LN over Halls 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sweetwater LN over Halls Bayou carry?

About 7,230 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sweetwater LN over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetwater LN over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.