US Bridges

Jensen DR over Halls Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 121020B34705240

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,630
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jensen DR over Halls Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Jensen DR over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,450 by 2031. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJensen DR
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.15 MI S of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86192, -95.33487
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,630 (2011)
Projected traffic13,450 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Jensen DR over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

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

About 12,630 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jensen DR over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Jensen DR over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.