US Bridges

Berkley ST over Plum Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Lp 610 · Structure no. 121020B07281196

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,420
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkley ST over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berkley ST over Plum Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2035. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBerkley ST
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Lp 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70324, -95.28341
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,420 (2013)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Berkley ST over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkley ST over Plum 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 Berkley ST over Plum Creek carry?

About 8,420 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berkley ST over Plum Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Berkley ST over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.