US Bridges

Windfern RD over Cole Creek

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Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020B70169002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windfern RD over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windfern RD over Cole Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWindfern RD
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.10 MI N of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86733, -95.53735
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2013)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
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 Windfern RD over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windfern RD over Cole Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Windfern RD over Cole Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Windfern RD over Cole Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Windfern RD over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.