US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD SB over Spring Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 7.70 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020AA0681005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,120 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD SB over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuykendahl RD SB over Spring Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesKuykendahl RD SB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7.70 MI N of FM 2920
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16852, -95.54287
Functional classUrban 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,120 ft (341.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2013)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuykendahl RD SB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuykendahl RD SB 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 Kuykendahl RD SB over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kuykendahl RD SB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl RD SB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.