US Bridges

Holcombe Blvd over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Fannin ST · Structure no. 121020B32209007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,680
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcombe Blvd over Brays Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holcombe Blvd over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 24,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,680 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolcombe Blvd
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.70 MI E of Fannin ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70601, -95.39289
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,680 (2013)
Projected traffic27,680 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcombe Blvd over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holcombe Blvd 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 Holcombe Blvd over Brays Bayou carry?

About 24,680 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Holcombe Blvd over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Holcombe Blvd over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.