US Bridges

W Hou Center Blvd over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of Alief-Clod · Structure no. 121020B48745001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hou Center Blvd over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Hou Center Blvd over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Hou Center Blvd
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.50 MI N of Alief-Clod
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72268, -95.59237
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Hou Center Blvd over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Hou Center Blvd over Brays 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 Hou Center Blvd over Brays Bayou carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Hou Center Blvd over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns W Hou Center Blvd over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.