US Bridges

Brazos Street over Smith St. & Holman St.

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 121020B05073004

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
660 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,810
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brazos Street over Smith St. & Holman St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brazos Street over Smith St. & Holman St. in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5,810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,810 by 2030. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesBrazos Street
CrossesSmith St. & Holman St.
Location1.00 MI N of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74121, -95.38165
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,810 (2010)
Projected traffic6,810 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brazos Street over Smith St. & Holman St. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Brazos Street over Smith St. & Holman St. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brazos Street over Smith St. & Holman St. carry?

About 5,810 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Brazos Street over Smith St. & Holman St.?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brazos Street over Smith St. & Holman St.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.