US Bridges

Park Ave over Deer Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of Fairmont Pkw · Structure no. 121020AA0142001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,257
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park Ave over Deer Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,740 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of Fairmont Pkw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66089, -95.00811
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,257 (2013)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave over Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does Park Ave over Deer Creek carry?

About 3,257 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Park Ave over Deer Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.