US Bridges

Rummel Creek RD over Rummel CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Barryknoll · Structure no. 121020B56177061

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rummel Creek RD over Rummel CR is a concrete slab carrying Rummel Creek RD over Rummel CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRummel Creek RD
CrossesRummel CR
Location0.10 MI SE of Barryknoll
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77695, -95.57282
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2013)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rummel Creek RD over Rummel CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rummel Creek RD over Rummel CR 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 Rummel Creek RD over Rummel CR carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rummel Creek RD over Rummel CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rummel Creek RD over Rummel CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.