US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020TOL040217

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2030. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll RD
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.75 MI N of Bw 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94937, -95.38396
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2009)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Hardy Toll RD over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD over Greens 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD over Greens Bayou carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll RD over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.