US Bridges

Market ST EB over Hunting Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of Federal RD · Structure no. 121020B42473011

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,570
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST EB over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Market ST EB over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket ST EB
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location2.5 MI W of Federal RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76751, -95.22379
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,570 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST EB over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market ST EB 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 Market ST EB over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 4,570 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Market ST EB over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST EB over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.