US Bridges

Bingle RD over Cole Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of W Tidwell · Structure no. 121020B07825101

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,381
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingle RD over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bingle RD over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56,000 by 2036. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBingle RD
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.05 MI N of W Tidwell
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8514, -95.48887
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,381 (2016)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingle RD over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingle RD over Cole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Bingle RD over Cole Creek carry?

About 43,381 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Bingle RD over Cole Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Bingle RD over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.