US Bridges

Kickapoo RD over Spring Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · At Harris - Waller C/L · Structure no. 121020AA0219001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,913
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kickapoo RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Kickapoo RD over Spring Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,913 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,136 by 2029. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKickapoo RD
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationAt Harris - Waller C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12022, -95.87856
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,913 (2021)
Projected traffic3,136 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kickapoo RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kickapoo RD over Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kickapoo RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,913 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kickapoo RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kickapoo RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.