US Bridges

Beamer RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Dixie Farm RD · Structure no. 121020AA3027001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,903
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beamer RD over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beamer RD over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 9,903 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,820 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeamer RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.9 MI S of Dixie Farm RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56364, -95.18782
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,903 (2016)
Projected traffic5,820 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beamer RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beamer RD over Turkey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Beamer RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 9,903 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Beamer RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beamer RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.