US Bridges

Water Way over Mud Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of Acadiana LN · Structure no. 121020P64691245

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Way over Mud Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Water Way over Mud Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWater Way
CrossesMud Bayou
Location0.05 MI SE of Acadiana LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57038, -95.03137
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic495 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Way over Mud Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Way over Mud 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 Water Way over Mud Bayou carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Water Way over Mud Bayou?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Water Way over Mud Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.