US Bridges

Hillcroft Ave over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Beechnut ST · Structure no. 121020B31961181

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,560
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcroft Ave over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcroft Ave over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,551 by 2033. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcroft Ave
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.7 MI S of Beechnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67821, -95.49317
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,560 (2013)
Projected traffic23,551 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcroft Ave over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcroft Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcroft Ave over Brays Bayou carry?

About 20,560 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hillcroft Ave over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcroft Ave over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.