US Bridges

Elyson Falls DR over Bear Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of Peek RD · Structure no. 121020A19167020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
570 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elyson Falls DR over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elyson Falls DR over Bear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesElyson Falls DR
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of Peek RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87206, -95.76382
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Elyson Falls DR over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elyson Falls DR over Bear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Elyson Falls DR over Bear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elyson Falls DR over Bear Creek?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Elyson Falls DR over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.