US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of K Huffsmith · Structure no. 121020AA0681001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kuykendahl RD over Willow 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKuykendahl RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.15 MI NW of K Huffsmith
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10546, -95.54668
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Kuykendahl RD over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is Kuykendahl RD over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Kuykendahl RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kuykendahl RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.