US Bridges

Greens RD WB over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B28649001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,060
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens RD WB over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greens RD WB over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 11,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreens RD WB
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.7 MI E of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9505, -95.40601
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,060 (2015)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greens RD WB over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens RD WB over Greens 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Greens RD WB over Greens Bayou carry?

About 11,060 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greens RD WB over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Greens RD WB over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.