US Bridges

Antoine DR NB over Cole Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020B03369103

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,125
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antoine DR NB over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Antoine DR NB over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 21,125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,644 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAntoine DR NB
CrossesCole Creek
Location1.6 MI N of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84668, -95.47328
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,125 (2012)
Projected traffic34,644 by 2032
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antoine DR NB over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antoine DR NB 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 Antoine DR NB over Cole Creek carry?

About 21,125 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Antoine DR NB over Cole Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Antoine DR NB over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.