US Bridges

Longenbaugh RD over Langham Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of Brker Cypress · Structure no. 121020AA6225003

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longenbaugh RD over Langham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Longenbaugh RD over Langham Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLongenbaugh RD
CrossesLangham Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Brker Cypress
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89538, -95.69663
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 Longenbaugh RD over Langham Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longenbaugh 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Longenbaugh RD over Langham Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Longenbaugh RD over Langham Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Longenbaugh RD over Langham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.