Memorial DR over Rummel Creek
FairPosted for loadHarris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Wilchester · Structure no. 121020B44185088
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Memorial DR over Rummel Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial DR over Rummel Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Memorial DR over Rummel Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Memorial DR over Rummel 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 Rummel Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Memorial DR over Rummel Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Memorial DR over Rummel Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.