US Bridges

Homestead RD NB over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Tidwell RD · Structure no. 121020B32537002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,490
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead RD NB over Halls Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Homestead RD NB over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11,490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,490 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead RD NB
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.30 MI N of Tidwell RD
RouteCity Street 147
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85308, -95.30051
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,490 (2015)
Projected traffic11,490 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead RD NB over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead RD NB over Halls 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Homestead RD NB over Halls Bayou carry?

About 11,490 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Homestead RD NB over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead RD NB over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.