US Bridges

Hempstead HWY over Cole Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Little York · Structure no. 121020B31281001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,150
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hempstead HWY over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hempstead HWY over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHempstead HWY
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Little York
RouteCity Street 122
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86632, -95.55077
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hempstead HWY over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hempstead HWY over Cole 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hempstead HWY over Cole Creek carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hempstead HWY over Cole Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Hempstead HWY over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.