US Bridges

Creek DR over Buttermilk Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Longacre DR · Structure no. 121020B40409159

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek DR over Buttermilk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek DR over Buttermilk Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek DR
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Longacre DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80029, -95.50394
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
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 Creek DR over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek DR over Buttermilk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Creek DR over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Creek DR over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Creek DR over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.