US Bridges

W Gulf Bank RD WB over Vogel Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Antoine DR · Structure no. 121020B29249007

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Gulf Bank RD WB over Vogel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Gulf Bank RD WB over Vogel Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Gulf Bank RD WB
CrossesVogel Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Antoine DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88327, -95.46764
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 W Gulf Bank RD WB over Vogel Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Gulf Bank RD WB over Vogel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does W Gulf Bank RD WB over Vogel Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Gulf Bank RD WB over Vogel Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Gulf Bank RD WB over Vogel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.