US Bridges

Monroe RD Median over Berry Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At Meadville ST · Structure no. 121020B45425002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,310
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe RD Median over Berry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monroe RD Median over Berry Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 17,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,500 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonroe RD Median
CrossesBerry Creek
LocationAt Meadville ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66044, -95.26306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,310 (2011)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2031
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 Monroe RD Median over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe RD Median over Berry 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 Monroe RD Median over Berry Creek carry?

About 17,310 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Monroe RD Median over Berry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Monroe RD Median over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.