US Bridges

Turney DR over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B65649001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turney DR over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Turney DR over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,357 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurney DR
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.05 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90033, -95.41314
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2015)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2035
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 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 Turney DR over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turney DR over Halls 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Turney DR over Halls Bayou carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Turney DR over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Turney DR over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.