US Bridges

Office City over Plum Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Woodridge · Structure no. 121020B48513117

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Office City over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Office City over Plum Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,650 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOffice City
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.40 MI SE of Woodridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70028, -95.29002
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2013)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Office City over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Office City over Plum 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 Office City over Plum Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Office City over Plum Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Office City over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.