US Bridges

Hegar RD over Spring Creek

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Harris County, Texas · At Harris-Waller C/L · Structure no. 121020AA0233001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,496
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hegar RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hegar RD over Spring Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,496 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,224 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHegar RD
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationAt Harris-Waller C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08588, -95.84189
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,496 (2016)
Projected traffic4,224 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hegar RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hegar 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 Hegar RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,496 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hegar RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hegar RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.