US Bridges

Kelley ST WB over Hunting Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B35729003

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,840
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelley ST WB over Hunting Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Kelley ST WB over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKelley ST WB
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.10 MI NW of IH 610
RouteCity Street 7
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81033, -95.30609
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,840 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelley ST WB over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelley ST WB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kelley ST WB over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 3,840 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Kelley ST WB over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kelley ST WB over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.