US Bridges

Ryewater DR over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B56378636

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryewater DR over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ryewater DR over Turkey Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRyewater DR
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58607, -95.18854
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2011)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 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 Ryewater DR over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryewater DR over Turkey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ryewater DR over Turkey Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ryewater DR over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ryewater DR over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.