US Bridges

E Hardy RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA5775031

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,340
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hardy RD over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Hardy RD over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,590 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Hardy RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.60 MI S of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00477, -95.39812
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,340 (2015)
Projected traffic9,590 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Hardy RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Hardy RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Hardy RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 8,340 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E Hardy RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Hardy RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.