US Bridges

Tidwell RD EB over Cole Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Bingle · Structure no. 121020B64305002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,040
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell RD EB over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tidwell RD EB over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,040 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,020 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTidwell RD EB
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Bingle
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85058, -95.48588
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,040 (2012)
Projected traffic18,020 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell RD EB over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell RD EB over Cole 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tidwell RD EB over Cole Creek carry?

About 11,040 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Tidwell RD EB over Cole Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tidwell RD EB over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.