US Bridges

Mueschke RD over Spring Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020AA0596003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,955
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mueschke RD over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mueschke RD over Spring Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,955 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMueschke RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.90 MI N of FM 2920
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09371, -95.7351
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,955 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Mueschke RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mueschke 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mueschke RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 7,955 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mueschke RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mueschke RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.