US Bridges

Dixie Farm RD SB over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B19690001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,870
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Farm RD SB over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dixie Farm RD SB over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,950 by 2031. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie Farm RD SB
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.10 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58398, -95.18758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,870 (2011)
Projected traffic22,950 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixie Farm RD SB over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Farm RD SB 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 Dixie Farm RD SB over Turkey Creek carry?

About 20,870 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Farm RD SB over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Farm RD SB over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.