FM 229 over Hurricane Bayou Relief
FairHouston County, Texas · 3.15 MI NW of Lp 304 · Structure no. 111140034004017
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,091
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 229 over Hurricane Bayou Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 229 over Hurricane Bayou Relief in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 229 over Hurricane Bayou Relief built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 229 over Hurricane Bayou Relief 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 229 over Hurricane Bayou Relief carry?
About 1,091 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 229 over Hurricane Bayou Relief?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 229 over Hurricane Bayou Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.