US Bridges

Queenston Blvd NB over Horsepen Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of West Road · Structure no. 121020AA6999005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,472
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queenston Blvd NB over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Queenston Blvd NB over Horsepen Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQueenston Blvd NB
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.2 MI N of West Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90826, -95.66856
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,472 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Queenston Blvd NB over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queenston Blvd NB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Queenston Blvd NB over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 11,472 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Queenston Blvd NB over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Queenston Blvd NB over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.