US Bridges

Prince Creek DR over Mason CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Shillington · Structure no. 121020AA6540001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Creek DR over Mason CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prince Creek DR over Mason CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince Creek DR
CrossesMason CR
Location0.10 MI W of Shillington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76737, -95.72801
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Prince Creek DR over Mason CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince Creek DR over Mason CR 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 Prince Creek DR over Mason CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prince Creek DR over Mason CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Prince Creek DR over Mason CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.