US Bridges

Lee RD over Reinhardt Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of Greens RD · Structure no. 121020B38857195

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,403
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee RD over Reinhardt Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee RD over Reinhardt Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 3,403 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,105 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee RD
CrossesReinhardt Bayou
Location1.00 MI N of Greens RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96643, -95.30767
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,403 (2022)
Projected traffic5,105 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee RD over Reinhardt Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lee RD over Reinhardt Bayou carry?

About 3,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lee RD over Reinhardt Bayou?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lee RD over Reinhardt Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.