US Bridges

Huffman/Cleveland over Luce Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 2100 · Structure no. 121020B32994001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huffman/Cleveland over Luce Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huffman/Cleveland over Luce Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuffman/Cleveland
CrossesLuce Bayou
Location0.80 MI W of FM 2100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05598, -95.09982
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2015)
Projected traffic104 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huffman/Cleveland over Luce Bayou built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huffman/Cleveland over Luce 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 Huffman/Cleveland over Luce Bayou carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Huffman/Cleveland over Luce Bayou?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Huffman/Cleveland over Luce Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.