US Bridges

Country Creek DR over Brays Byu

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of Bissonnet · Structure no. 121020B16699247

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
166 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Creek DR over Brays Byu is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Country Creek DR over Brays Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Creek DR
CrossesBrays Byu
Location0.50 MI N of Bissonnet
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68182, -95.5477
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2013)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Country Creek DR over Brays Byu built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Creek DR over Brays Byu 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 Country Creek DR over Brays Byu carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Country Creek DR over Brays Byu?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Country Creek DR over Brays Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.