US Bridges

Memorial DR over Turkey Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Eldridge RD · Structure no. 121020B44185002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial DR over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Memorial DR over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMemorial DR
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.01 MI E of Eldridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77732, -95.61788
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial DR over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial DR over Turkey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial DR over Turkey Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Memorial DR over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial DR over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.