US Bridges

Hughes ST over Country Club Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of Polk · Structure no. 121020B33025038

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,721
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes ST over Country Club Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hughes ST over Country Club Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,721 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes ST
CrossesCountry Club Bayou
Location0.20 MI NE of Polk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73552, -95.31505
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,721 (2012)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 Hughes ST over Country Club Bayou built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes ST over Country Club 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 Hughes ST over Country Club Bayou carry?

About 1,721 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hughes ST over Country Club Bayou?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes ST over Country Club Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.