US Bridges

Georgia Ave over Berry Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of Palestine ST · Structure no. 121020H26665001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgia Ave over Berry Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Georgia Ave over Berry Bayou 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgia Ave
CrossesBerry Bayou
Location0.2 MI NE of Palestine ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66974, -95.23353
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2011)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2031
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

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 Georgia Ave over Berry Bayou built?

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

What condition is Georgia Ave over Berry Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Georgia Ave over Berry Bayou carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Georgia Ave over Berry Bayou?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Georgia Ave over Berry Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.