US Bridges

Hillcroft Ave NB over Sims Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 121020B31961288

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,675
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcroft Ave NB over Sims Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcroft Ave NB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,082 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcroft Ave NB
CrossesSims Bayou
Location0.60 MI S of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62601, -95.49518
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,675 (2013)
Projected traffic15,082 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcroft Ave NB over Sims Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcroft Ave NB over Sims 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcroft Ave NB over Sims Bayou carry?

About 5,675 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hillcroft Ave NB over Sims Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcroft Ave NB over Sims Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.