US Bridges

Braes Bayou DR over Brays Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of Braeswood · Structure no. 121020B09249291

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braes Bayou DR over Brays Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Braes Bayou DR over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 826 by 2034. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBraes Bayou DR
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.01 MI N of Braeswood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67362, -95.51577
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2014)
Projected traffic826 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braes Bayou DR over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braes Bayou DR 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 Braes Bayou DR over Brays Bayou carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Braes Bayou DR over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Braes Bayou DR over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.