US Bridges

Allendale RD WB over Berry Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of Allen Genoa · Structure no. 121020B02521649

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,915
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allendale RD WB over Berry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allendale RD WB over Berry Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,915 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,560 by 2031. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAllendale RD WB
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.90 MI W of Allen Genoa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68316, -95.24547
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,915 (2011)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2031
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allendale RD WB over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allendale RD WB over Berry 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 Allendale RD WB over Berry Creek carry?

About 2,915 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Allendale RD WB over Berry Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Allendale RD WB over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.