US Bridges

Market ST EB over Greens Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.50 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B42473005

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
416 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,587
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST EB over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market ST EB over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,222 by 2042. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket ST EB
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location4.50 MI E of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76932, -95.19014
Functional classUrban 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,587 (2022)
Projected traffic9,222 by 2042
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

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$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST EB over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market ST EB over Greens 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 2024.

How much traffic does Market ST EB over Greens Bayou carry?

About 6,587 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Market ST EB over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST EB over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.