US Bridges

Dairy Ashford RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of N Eldridge · Structure no. 121020B17911020

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dairy Ashford RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dairy Ashford RD over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDairy Ashford RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.50 MI E of N Eldridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.787, -95.61001
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 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 Dairy Ashford RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dairy Ashford RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dairy Ashford RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dairy Ashford RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dairy Ashford RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.