Buffalo Spdwy SB over Sims Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of W Fuqua · Structure no. 121020B10977003
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 251 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffalo Spdwy SB over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buffalo Spdwy SB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2031. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffalo Spdwy SB over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buffalo Spdwy SB over Sims 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Buffalo Spdwy SB over Sims Bayou carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Buffalo Spdwy SB over Sims Bayou?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Buffalo Spdwy SB over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.