US Bridges

Imperial Valley DR over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Richey RD · Structure no. 121020AA8748001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,298
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial Valley DR over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Imperial Valley DR over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 16,298 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,817 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesImperial Valley DR
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Richey RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0002, -95.40775
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 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 width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,298 (2022)
Projected traffic22,817 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Imperial Valley DR over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial Valley DR over Turkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Imperial Valley DR over Turkey Creek carry?

About 16,298 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Imperial Valley DR over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial Valley DR over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.