US Bridges

Spring Creek Oaks over Spring Gully

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Harris County, Texas · 2 MI SW of Tc Jester Blvd · Structure no. 121020AA8627001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek Oaks over Spring Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Creek Oaks over Spring Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek Oaks
CrossesSpring Gully
Location2 MI SW of Tc Jester Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0329, -95.50802
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Spring Creek Oaks over Spring Gully built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek Oaks over Spring Gully 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 Spring Creek Oaks over Spring Gully carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Spring Creek Oaks over Spring Gully?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek Oaks over Spring Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.