US Bridges

Memorial DR over Langham Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of Eldridge RD · Structure no. 121020B44185001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial DR over Langham Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Memorial DR over Langham Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMemorial DR
CrossesLangham Creek
Location0.30 MI W of Eldridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77993, -95.62387
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2013)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Memorial DR over Langham Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial DR over Langham 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial DR over Langham Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Memorial DR over Langham Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial DR over Langham Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.