US Bridges

Jensen DR over Hunting Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B34705001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jensen DR over Hunting Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Jensen DR over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJensen DR
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.25 MI S of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80624, -95.34227
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2011)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jensen DR over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jensen DR over Hunting 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 Jensen DR over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jensen DR over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Jensen DR over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.