US Bridges

Astoria Blvd over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B04361269

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Astoria Blvd over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Astoria Blvd over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAstoria Blvd
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59129, -95.19238
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2011)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Astoria Blvd over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Astoria Blvd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Astoria Blvd over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Astoria Blvd over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Astoria Blvd over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.