US Bridges

Legend LN over Trib of Buffalo Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.12 MI S of Memorial · Structure no. 121020B38921105

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legend LN over Trib of Buffalo Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Legend LN over Trib of Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLegend LN
CrossesTrib of Buffalo Bayou
Location0.12 MI S of Memorial
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7631, -95.55413
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Legend LN over Trib of Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Legend LN over Trib of Buffalo Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Legend LN over Trib of Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Legend LN over Trib of Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Legend LN over Trib of Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.