US Bridges

S Piney Point RD over Buffalo Byu

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Memorial DR · Structure no. 121020CC0230001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,210
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Piney Point RD over Buffalo Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Piney Point RD over Buffalo Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Piney Point RD
CrossesBuffalo Byu
Location0.30 MI S of Memorial DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74678, -95.52337
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,210 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 S Piney Point RD over Buffalo Byu built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Piney Point RD over Buffalo Byu 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Piney Point RD over Buffalo Byu carry?

About 10,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Piney Point RD over Buffalo Byu?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S Piney Point RD over Buffalo Byu?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.