US Bridges

Forest Oaks DR over Berry Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Allendale RD · Structure no. 121020B25057512

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,880
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Oaks DR over Berry Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Oaks DR over Berry Bayou 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.

It carries about 1,880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2031. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Oaks DR
CrossesBerry Bayou
Location0.50 MI S of Allendale RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67664, -95.24359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2011)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Oaks DR over Berry Bayou built?

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

What condition is Forest Oaks DR over Berry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Oaks DR over Berry Bayou carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Forest Oaks DR over Berry Bayou?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Oaks DR over Berry Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.