US Bridges

Fennemore ST over Vogel Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Chippewa · Structure no. 121020AA2235001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fennemore ST over Vogel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fennemore ST over Vogel Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFennemore ST
CrossesVogel Creek
Location0.10 MI N of Chippewa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90764, -95.48742
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 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 length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic750 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fennemore ST over Vogel Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fennemore ST over Vogel 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 Fennemore ST over Vogel Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Fennemore ST over Vogel Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fennemore ST over Vogel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.