US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD NB over Spring Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 7.70 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020AA0681004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,122 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD NB over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuykendahl RD NB over Spring Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,122 ft (342 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKuykendahl RD NB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7.70 MI N of FM 2920
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17006, -95.54166
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,122 ft (342 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuykendahl RD NB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuykendahl RD NB over Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kuykendahl RD NB over Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is Kuykendahl RD NB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 1,122 ft (342 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl RD NB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.