Galveston RD over Plum Creek
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B26105001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,620
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Galveston RD over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Galveston RD over Plum Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 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 9,620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Galveston RD over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Galveston RD over Plum 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Galveston RD over Plum Creek carry?
About 9,620 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Galveston RD over Plum Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Galveston RD over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.