US Bridges

Northcrest DR over Willow Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of West Rayford · Structure no. 121020AA8384001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northcrest DR over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northcrest DR over Willow Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorthcrest DR
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.7 MI S of West Rayford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12025, -95.5185
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Northcrest DR over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northcrest DR over Willow Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Northcrest DR over Willow Creek carry?

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

How long is Northcrest DR over Willow Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Northcrest DR over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.