US Bridges

Wipprecht ST over Hunting Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B70505253

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,875
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wipprecht ST over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wipprecht ST over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 3,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWipprecht ST
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.15 MI S of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80674, -95.32243
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,875 (2011)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wipprecht ST over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wipprecht ST 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 Wipprecht ST over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 3,875 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wipprecht ST over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wipprecht ST over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.