US Bridges

Glenwood Ave over Armand Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Spencer HWY · Structure no. 121020G27473001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Ave over Armand Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Glenwood Ave over Armand Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Ave
CrossesArmand Bayou
Location0.25 MI N of Spencer HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6676, -95.13153
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Ave over Armand Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Ave over Armand 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Glenwood Ave over Armand Bayou carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Glenwood Ave over Armand Bayou?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Ave over Armand Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.