US Bridges

Hampton Circle over Willow Waterhole Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Mclain Blvd · Structure no. 121020R00540001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Circle over Willow Waterhole Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Hampton Circle over Willow Waterhole Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton Circle
CrossesWillow Waterhole Bayou
Location0.2 MI E of Mclain Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6315, -95.51541
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2011)
Projected traffic500 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 Hampton Circle over Willow Waterhole Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Circle over Willow Waterhole 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton Circle over Willow Waterhole Bayou carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hampton Circle over Willow Waterhole Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton Circle over Willow Waterhole Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.