US Bridges

Greens RD EB over Hoods Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of Hardy RD · Structure no. 121020B28649505

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens RD EB over Hoods Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Greens RD EB over Hoods 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,550 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreens RD EB
CrossesHoods Bayou
Location2.10 MI E of Hardy RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95108, -95.35017
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2015)
Projected traffic9,550 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greens RD EB over Hoods Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens RD EB over Hoods 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Greens RD EB over Hoods Bayou carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Greens RD EB over Hoods Bayou?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Greens RD EB over Hoods Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.