US Bridges

Avenue Q over Harrison Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Texas · 2.3 Mi. E of Hq · Structure no. 000021594-TMP08

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
152 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Avenue Q over Harrison Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue Q over Harrison Bayou in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue Q
CrossesHarrison Bayou
Location2.3 Mi. E of Hq
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66367, -94.1255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Avenue Q over Harrison Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue Q over Harrison Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue Q over Harrison Bayou carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Avenue Q over Harrison Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue Q over Harrison Bayou?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.