US Bridges

Stokes RD over Kickapoo Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.98 MI S of Castle RD · Structure no. 121020AA6051002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes RD over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stokes RD over Kickapoo Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStokes RD
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location0.98 MI S of Castle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09506, -95.90948
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stokes RD over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stokes RD over Kickapoo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stokes RD over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stokes RD over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Stokes RD over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.