US Bridges

FM 2920 over Willow Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.2 MI SE of FM 2978 · Structure no. 121020294102001

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2920 over Willow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2920 over Willow Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 54 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 24,372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,121 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2920
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.2 MI SE of FM 2978
RouteState Highway 2920
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08257, -95.56511
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,372 (2023)
Projected traffic34,121 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 2920 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 2920 over Willow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2920 over Willow Creek carry?

About 24,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2920 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2920 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.