US Bridges

Mckee ST over Buffalo Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B43593001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,994
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckee ST over Buffalo Bayou is a concrete continuous other carrying Mckee ST over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,994 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,386 by 2035. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMckee ST
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location0.35 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76556, -95.35204
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,994 (2017)
Projected traffic3,386 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckee ST over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckee ST over Buffalo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mckee ST over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 7,994 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mckee ST over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mckee ST over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.