US Bridges

Tidwell RD over Halls Bayou Tributary

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of John Ralston · Structure no. 121020B64289003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,868
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell RD over Halls Bayou Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tidwell RD over Halls Bayou Tributary in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,868 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,499 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTidwell RD
CrossesHalls Bayou Tributary
Location1.80 MI W of John Ralston
RouteCity Street 5
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85085, -95.25217
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,868 (2015)
Projected traffic5,499 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell RD over Halls Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell RD over Halls Bayou Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Tidwell RD over Halls Bayou Tributary carry?

About 6,868 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Tidwell RD over Halls Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Tidwell RD over Halls Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.