US Bridges

Rustling Elms DR over Mills Branch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Shady Maple · Structure no. 121020B56290010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rustling Elms DR over Mills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rustling Elms DR over Mills Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRustling Elms DR
CrossesMills Branch
Location0.05 MI S of Shady Maple
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07852, -95.19651
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic252 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Rustling Elms DR over Mills Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rustling Elms DR over Mills Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rustling Elms DR over Mills Branch carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rustling Elms DR over Mills Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rustling Elms DR over Mills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.