US Bridges

Kuykendahl-Hufsm over Willow Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Kuykendahl · Structure no. 121020AA0756001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,877
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl-Hufsm over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuykendahl-Hufsm over Willow Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,877 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2028. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKuykendahl-Hufsm
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Kuykendahl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10368, -95.54737
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,877 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-Hufsm over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuykendahl-Hufsm over Willow 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 Kuykendahl-Hufsm over Willow Creek carry?

About 8,877 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kuykendahl-Hufsm over Willow Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl-Hufsm over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.