US Bridges

Jfk Blvd over Reinhardt Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of Greens RD · Structure no. 121020B34977007

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd over Reinhardt Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Jfk Blvd over Reinhardt Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJfk Blvd
CrossesReinhardt Bayou
Location1.05 MI N of Greens RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96592, -95.33636
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd over Reinhardt Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Blvd over Reinhardt 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jfk Blvd over Reinhardt Bayou carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd over Reinhardt Bayou?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jfk Blvd over Reinhardt Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.