US Bridges

Rodney Ray Blvd EB over Rolling Fork Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Windfern RD · Structure no. 121020AA2482002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodney Ray Blvd EB over Rolling Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rodney Ray Blvd EB over Rolling Fork Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRodney Ray Blvd EB
CrossesRolling Fork Creek
Location0.15 MI E of Windfern RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89613, -95.53591
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodney Ray Blvd EB over Rolling Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodney Ray Blvd EB over Rolling Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rodney Ray Blvd EB over Rolling Fork Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rodney Ray Blvd EB over Rolling Fork Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rodney Ray Blvd EB over Rolling Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.