US Bridges

Jfk Blvd NB over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Lauder RD · Structure no. 121020AA6349001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,312
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd NB over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jfk Blvd NB over Greens 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 5,312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,500 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Blvd NB
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.6 MI N of Lauder RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92077, -95.33098
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,312 (2016)
Projected traffic6,500 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 SystemYes

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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd NB over Greens Bayou built?

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

What condition is Jfk Blvd NB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Jfk Blvd NB over Greens Bayou carry?

About 5,312 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Jfk Blvd NB over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd NB over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.