US Bridges

W Hardy RD over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Aldine Mail · Structure no. 121020AA5775039

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,009
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hardy RD over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Hardy RD over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, 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 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 10,009 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,340 by 2030. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Hardy RD
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.7 MI S of Aldine Mail
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89229, -95.37109
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,009 (2024)
Projected traffic8,340 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Hardy RD over Halls Bayou built?

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

What condition is W Hardy 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 W Hardy RD over Halls Bayou carry?

About 10,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Hardy RD over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Hardy RD over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.