US Bridges

Polk ST over Country Club Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Wayside DR · Structure no. 121020B52025258

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk ST over Country Club Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Polk ST over Country Club Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPolk ST
CrossesCountry Club Bayou
Location0.25 MI W of Wayside DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73259, -95.31336
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2013)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2035
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polk ST over Country Club Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Polk ST over Country Club 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Polk ST over Country Club Bayou carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polk ST over Country Club Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Polk ST over Country Club Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.