Farther Point over Buffalo Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Chimney Rock · Structure no. 121020B02225106
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farther Point over Buffalo Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farther Point over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2035. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farther Point over Buffalo Bayou built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farther Point over Buffalo Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Farther Point over Buffalo Bayou carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Farther Point over Buffalo Bayou?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Farther Point over Buffalo Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.