US Bridges

Lockwood DR over Hunting Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.06 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B40177002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,079
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockwood DR over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lockwood DR over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,079 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,100 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLockwood DR
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.06 MI S of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80798, -95.31708
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,079 (2017)
Projected traffic22,100 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockwood DR over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockwood DR over Hunting 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 Lockwood DR over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 17,079 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lockwood DR over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Lockwood DR over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.