US Bridges

E Hardy RD SB over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020AA5775045

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,340
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hardy RD SB over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Hardy RD SB over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 8,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Hardy RD SB
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.75 MI N of Beltway 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94942, -95.38428
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,340 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Hardy RD SB over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Hardy RD SB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Hardy RD SB over Greens Bayou carry?

About 8,340 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E Hardy RD SB over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns E Hardy RD SB over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.