US Bridges

Mesa DR over Halls Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Tidwell RD · Structure no. 121020B44417001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,801
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa DR over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mesa DR over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,801 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,402 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMesa DR
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.15 MI S of Tidwell RD
RouteCity Street 103
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84813, -95.26237
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,801 (2015)
Projected traffic16,402 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mesa DR over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesa DR over Halls 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mesa DR over Halls Bayou carry?

About 10,801 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mesa DR over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa DR over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.