US Bridges

Old Washington over Little Mound Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of Kickapoo · Structure no. 121020AA0223001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Washington over Little Mound Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Washington over Little Mound 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Washington
CrossesLittle Mound Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of Kickapoo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04229, -95.88676
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2009)
Projected traffic187 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Washington over Little Mound Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Washington over Little Mound 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 Old Washington over Little Mound Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Washington over Little Mound Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Washington over Little Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.