US Bridges

Tanner RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI E Eldridge Pkwy · Structure no. 121020AA5905001

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,487
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanner RD over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tanner RD over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 38 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 12,487 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTanner RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.40 MI E Eldridge Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85072, -95.59685
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,487 (2020)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tanner RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Tanner RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tanner RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12,487 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tanner RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Tanner RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.