US Bridges

West RD over Langham Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Fry RD · Structure no. 121020AA0369013

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West RD over Langham Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying West RD over Langham Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesWest RD
CrossesLangham Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Fry RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90946, -95.72959
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2021)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West RD over Langham Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is West RD over Langham 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does West RD over Langham Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West RD over Langham Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns West RD over Langham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.