US Bridges

W Little York RD over Bear Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.58 MI W of Fry RD · Structure no. 121020AA6100010

Built
2008
17 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Little York RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying W Little York RD over Bear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 17 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Little York RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.58 MI W of Fry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.861, -95.73004
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2010)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Little York RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is W Little York RD over Bear 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 August 2023.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Little York RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns W Little York RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.