US Bridges

Beechnut ST over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020B06561001

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechnut ST over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beechnut ST over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 52 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,245 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeechnut ST
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.30 MI E of Bw 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68991, -95.55224
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2013)
Projected traffic29,245 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beechnut ST over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Beechnut ST over Brays 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 Beechnut ST over Brays Bayou carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beechnut ST over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Beechnut ST over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.