US Bridges

Riley Fuzzel RD over Spring Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE of Aldine Wsfd · Structure no. 121020AA5744001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,131
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley Fuzzel RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riley Fuzzel RD over Spring Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 25,131 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRiley Fuzzel RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.9 MI NE of Aldine Wsfd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09212, -95.40539
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,131 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riley Fuzzel RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley Fuzzel RD over Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Riley Fuzzel RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 25,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riley Fuzzel RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Riley Fuzzel RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.