US Bridges

Bolivia Blvd over Cole Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Creekmont · Structure no. 121020B08649599

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,480
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolivia Blvd over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bolivia Blvd over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,480 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBolivia Blvd
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Creekmont
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84619, -95.46802
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2012)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 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 Bolivia Blvd over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolivia Blvd 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 Bolivia Blvd over Cole Creek carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bolivia Blvd over Cole Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bolivia Blvd over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.