US Bridges

Aldine Westfld SB over Turkey Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA5744004

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,516
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldine Westfld SB over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aldine Westfld SB over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 22,516 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAldine Westfld SB
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.70 MI S of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.011, -95.37494
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,516 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Aldine Westfld SB over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aldine Westfld SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Aldine Westfld SB over Turkey Creek carry?

About 22,516 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aldine Westfld SB over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Aldine Westfld SB over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.