US Bridges

W Little York WB over Horsepen Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020AA6100003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Little York WB over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Little York WB over Horsepen Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Little York WB
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location1.40 MI E of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.863, -95.62427
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Little York WB over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Little York WB over Horsepen 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 WB over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Little York WB over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Little York WB over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.