US Bridges

Alamo / Maxwell RD over Cole Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.18 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020B02017001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alamo / Maxwell RD over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alamo / Maxwell RD over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlamo / Maxwell RD
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.18 MI N of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85566, -95.5105
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Alamo / Maxwell RD over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alamo / Maxwell RD over Cole 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Alamo / Maxwell RD over Cole Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alamo / Maxwell RD over Cole Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Alamo / Maxwell RD over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.