US Bridges

Rushcreek DR over Greens Bayou Tributary

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B56245001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rushcreek DR over Greens Bayou Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rushcreek DR over Greens Bayou Tributary in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRushcreek DR
CrossesGreens Bayou Tributary
Location0.3 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9619, -95.42325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2015)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rushcreek DR over Greens Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rushcreek DR over Greens Bayou Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rushcreek DR over Greens Bayou Tributary carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rushcreek DR over Greens Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rushcreek DR over Greens Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.