US Bridges

Margerstadt RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1 MI E of Kickapoo RD · Structure no. 121020AA0220001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margerstadt RD over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Margerstadt RD over Spring Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMargerstadt RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 MI E of Kickapoo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10547, -95.86185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Margerstadt RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Margerstadt RD over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Margerstadt RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Margerstadt RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Margerstadt RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.