US Bridges

Scott ST SB over Sims Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Airport Blvd · Structure no. 121020B57857003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott ST SB over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scott ST SB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,310 by 2031. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScott ST SB
CrossesSims Bayou
Location0.10 MI S of Airport Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64454, -95.3685
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2011)
Projected traffic6,310 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott ST SB over Sims Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott ST SB over Sims 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 SB over Sims Bayou carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Scott ST SB over Sims Bayou?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Scott ST SB over Sims Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.