US Bridges

Little York RD WB over Halls Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020B39913610

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,957
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little York RD WB over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little York RD WB over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 12,957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,790 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLittle York RD WB
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.70 MI W of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87105, -95.34112
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,957 (2016)
Projected traffic13,790 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little York RD WB over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little York RD WB over Halls 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Little York RD WB over Halls Bayou carry?

About 12,957 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Little York RD WB over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Little York RD WB over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.