US Bridges

Cavalcade ST WB over Hunting Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020B13065020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,010
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cavalcade ST WB over Hunting Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cavalcade ST WB over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCavalcade ST WB
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.35 MI E of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80022, -95.33398
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2011)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cavalcade ST WB over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cavalcade ST WB over Hunting 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cavalcade ST WB over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 5,010 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cavalcade ST WB over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cavalcade ST WB over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.