US Bridges

Long Creek LN over Vogel Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of Antoine DR · Structure no. 121020B40369158

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Creek LN over Vogel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Creek LN over Vogel Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Creek LN
CrossesVogel Creek
Location0.50 MI NE of Antoine DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8768, -95.46714
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Long Creek LN over Vogel Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Creek LN 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 Long Creek LN over Vogel Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Long Creek LN over Vogel Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Long Creek LN over Vogel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.