Whispering Pines over Clear Crk
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850PP1760001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,739
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whispering Pines over Clear Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whispering Pines over Clear Crk in Galveston 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 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 10,739 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,217 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whispering Pines over Clear Crk built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whispering Pines over Clear Crk 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 Whispering Pines over Clear Crk carry?
About 10,739 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Whispering Pines over Clear Crk?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Whispering Pines over Clear Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.