US Bridges

W W Thorne DR EB over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Aldine Wstfd · Structure no. 121020AA5341002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,684
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W W Thorne DR EB over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W W Thorne DR EB over Turkey 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 4,684 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW W Thorne DR EB
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Aldine Wstfd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0109, -95.37581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,684 (2016)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W W Thorne DR EB over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is W W Thorne DR EB over Turkey 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 W W Thorne DR EB over Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,684 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W W Thorne DR EB over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W W Thorne DR EB over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.