US Bridges

W Little York RD over Langham Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020AA6100001

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,711
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Little York RD over Langham Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Little York RD over Langham Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 27,711 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Little York RD
CrossesLangham Creek
Location0.20 MI W of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86767, -95.64745
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,711 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Little York RD over Langham Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is W Little York RD over Langham 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Little York RD over Langham Creek carry?

About 27,711 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Little York RD over Langham Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns W Little York RD over Langham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.