US Bridges

Burton Cemetery RD over Little Mound Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.87 MI W of Kickapoo RD · Structure no. 121020AA0232001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Cemetery RD over Little Mound Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burton Cemetery RD over Little Mound Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurton Cemetery RD
CrossesLittle Mound Creek
Location0.87 MI W of Kickapoo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03651, -95.88871
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
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 Burton Cemetery RD over Little Mound Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton Cemetery RD 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 Burton Cemetery RD over Little Mound Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Burton Cemetery RD over Little Mound Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Burton Cemetery RD over Little Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.