US Bridges

Katy Hockley Cutof over Bear Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 529 · Structure no. 121020AA0201002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Katy Hockley Cutof over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Katy Hockley Cutof over Bear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKaty Hockley Cutof
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.30 MI N of FM 529
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89489, -95.80746
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic750 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Katy Hockley Cutof over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Katy Hockley Cutof 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Katy Hockley Cutof over Bear Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Katy Hockley Cutof over Bear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Katy Hockley Cutof over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.