US Bridges

Stella Link RD NB over Brays Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of Lp 610 · Structure no. 121020B61441001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,720
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stella Link RD NB over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stella Link RD NB over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStella Link RD NB
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.80 MI N of Lp 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69072, -95.44008
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,720 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stella Link RD NB over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stella Link RD NB 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 Stella Link RD NB over Brays Bayou carry?

About 7,720 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Stella Link RD NB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stella Link RD NB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.