US Bridges

Fannin ST & Rail over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Holcombe · Structure no. 121020B23569614

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,413
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fannin ST & Rail over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fannin ST & Rail over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 35,413 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,413 by 2030. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFannin ST & Rail
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.20 MI S of Holcombe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70232, -95.40242
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,413 (2010)
Projected traffic38,413 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fannin ST & Rail over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fannin ST & Rail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fannin ST & Rail over Brays Bayou carry?

About 35,413 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fannin ST & Rail over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Fannin ST & Rail over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.