US Bridges

Howard DR EB over Berry Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of Galveston RD · Structure no. 121020B32881040

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,915
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard DR EB over Berry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard DR EB over Berry Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,915 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,980 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward DR EB
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of Galveston RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68749, -95.25158
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,915 (2013)
Projected traffic13,980 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howard DR EB over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard DR EB over Berry 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 Howard DR EB over Berry Creek carry?

About 2,915 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Howard DR EB over Berry Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Howard DR EB over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.