Forest Hill over Brays Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Harrisburg · Structure no. 121020B25009230
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Hill over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Hill over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 45 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Hill over Brays Bayou built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Hill over Brays 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 Forest Hill over Brays Bayou carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forest Hill over Brays Bayou?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Hill over Brays Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.