US Bridges

W Mt Houston RD over Halls Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B46057001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,560
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mt Houston RD over Halls Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Mt Houston RD over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 13,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,904 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Mt Houston RD
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.1 MI E of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89809, -95.41029
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,560 (2011)
Projected traffic15,904 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Mt Houston RD over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mt Houston RD over Halls 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 W Mt Houston RD over Halls Bayou carry?

About 13,560 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W Mt Houston RD over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W Mt Houston RD over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.