US Bridges

Bwy 8 over Cole Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of Tanner RD · Structure no. 121020325601070

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143,826
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bwy 8 over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bwy 8 over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 143,826 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,122 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBwy 8
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Tanner RD
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86158, -95.56384
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,826 (2015)
Projected traffic230,122 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure17
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Bwy 8 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bwy 8 over Cole Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bwy 8 over Cole Creek carry?

About 143,826 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bwy 8 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bwy 8 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.