US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD SB over Halls Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Gulf Bank RD · Structure no. 121020TOL040221

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD SB over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD SB over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2035. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHardy Toll RD SB
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.2 MI N of Gulf Bank RD
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89254, -95.37055
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2015)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 SB over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD SB over Halls 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 Hardy Toll RD SB over Halls Bayou carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll RD SB over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD SB over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.