US Bridges

Scott ST over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 121020B57857001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,350
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott ST over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scott ST over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 12,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScott ST
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.60 MI N of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70971, -95.35651
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,350 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott ST over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Scott ST over Brays Bayou carry?

About 12,350 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Scott ST over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Scott ST over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.