US Bridges

Sunny Ridge DR over Horsepen Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Longenbaugh · Structure no. 121020AA6285001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,298
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunny Ridge DR over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunny Ridge DR over Horsepen Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunny Ridge DR
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Longenbaugh
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89906, -95.65051
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,298 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sunny Ridge DR over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunny Ridge DR over Horsepen 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sunny Ridge DR over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 3,298 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunny Ridge DR over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sunny Ridge DR over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.