US Bridges

N Wayside DR over Hunting Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B68017004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,490
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Wayside DR over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Wayside DR over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,490 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Wayside DR
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.6 MI S of IH 610
RouteCity Street 36
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79635, -95.28891
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,490 (2011)
Projected traffic13,490 by 2031
Trucks5%
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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Wayside DR over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Wayside DR over Hunting 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 N Wayside DR over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 11,490 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Wayside DR over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns N Wayside DR over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.