Emile ST over Japhet Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Clinton DR · Structure no. 121020B22385144
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emile ST over Japhet Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emile ST over Japhet Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emile ST over Japhet Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emile ST over Japhet Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Emile ST over Japhet Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Emile ST over Japhet Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Emile ST over Japhet Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.