US Bridges

SH 99 EB over Willow Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of Mueschke RD · Structure no. 121020351006139

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 EB over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 EB over Willow Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 99 EB
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Mueschke RD
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0546, -95.71222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SH 99 EB over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 EB over Willow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 EB over Willow Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 EB over Willow Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 EB over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.