US Bridges

Breen DR over Vogel Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of W Montgomery · Structure no. 121020AA2282001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,159
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breen DR over Vogel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Breen DR over Vogel Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBreen DR
CrossesVogel Creek
Location0.25 MI W of W Montgomery
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89909, -95.46862
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,159 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Breen DR over Vogel Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breen DR 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 Breen DR over Vogel Creek carry?

About 9,159 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Breen DR over Vogel Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Breen DR over Vogel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.