West RD over Horsepen Creek
GoodHarris County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020AA6775002
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,459
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West RD over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West RD over Horsepen Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 39 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 23,459 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2035. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West RD over Horsepen Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is West RD 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 West RD over Horsepen Creek carry?
About 23,459 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West RD over Horsepen Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns West RD over Horsepen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.