US Bridges

Hopper RD over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020AA5070001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,935
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopper RD over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hopper RD over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 10,935 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2030. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHopper RD
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location1.15 MI W of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87958, -95.34394
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 statusOpen, no 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,935 (2016)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopper RD over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopper RD 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 Hopper RD over Halls Bayou carry?

About 10,935 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hopper RD over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Hopper RD over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.