US Bridges

IH 610 over Plum Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg) · Structure no. 121020027115353

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132,380
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 610 over Plum Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 132,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,290 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationIH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg)
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71077, -95.26654
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,380 (2020)
Projected traffic185,290 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 over Plum Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 over Plum Creek carry?

About 132,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns IH 610 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.