US Bridges

S Macgregor Way over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Almeda RD · Structure no. 121020B41401002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Macgregor Way over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Macgregor Way over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2033. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Macgregor Way
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.10 MI W of Almeda RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71267, -95.38356
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2013)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Macgregor Way over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Macgregor Way over Brays 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 S Macgregor Way over Brays Bayou carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Macgregor Way over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S Macgregor Way over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.