US Bridges

Fry Road NB over Langham Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 529 · Structure no. 121020AA6914005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,855
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fry Road NB over Langham Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fry Road NB over Langham Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 14,855 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFry Road NB
CrossesLangham Creek
Location2.1 MI N of FM 529
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90836, -95.72621
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,855 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fry Road NB over Langham Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fry Road NB over Langham 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fry Road NB over Langham Creek carry?

About 14,855 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fry Road NB over Langham Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fry Road NB over Langham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.