US Bridges

Aldine Westfld NB over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA5744005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,224
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldine Westfld NB over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aldine Westfld NB 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 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 11,224 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 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAldine Westfld NB
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.7 MI S of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01117, -95.37491
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 above top of footing
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,224 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aldine Westfld NB over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Aldine Westfld NB 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 Aldine Westfld NB over Turkey Creek carry?

About 11,224 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aldine Westfld NB 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 46 ft wide.

Who owns Aldine Westfld NB over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.