US Bridges

Hirsch RD SB over Hunting Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of IH 610 FR · Structure no. 121020B32105005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,180
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hirsch RD SB over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hirsch RD SB over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHirsch RD SB
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.1 MI S of IH 610 FR
RouteCity Street 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80688, -95.32833
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,180 (2011)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hirsch RD SB over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hirsch RD SB over Hunting 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hirsch RD SB over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 5,180 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hirsch RD SB over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hirsch RD SB over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.