US Bridges

Hufsmith-Kohrville over Willow Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of Boudreaux RD · Structure no. 121020AA0810001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,614
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hufsmith-Kohrville over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hufsmith-Kohrville over Willow Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 12,614 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHufsmith-Kohrville
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.45 MI N of Boudreaux RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06183, -95.58941
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,614 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hufsmith-Kohrville over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hufsmith-Kohrville 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hufsmith-Kohrville over Willow Creek carry?

About 12,614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hufsmith-Kohrville over Willow Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hufsmith-Kohrville over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.