US Bridges

Dixie Farm RD over Clear Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.45 MI SW of Beamer RD · Structure no. 121020M00750004

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,870
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Farm RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dixie Farm RD over Clear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 20,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDixie Farm RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.45 MI SW of Beamer RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55779, -95.21599
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,870 (2011)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Dixie Farm RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Dixie Farm RD over Clear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dixie Farm RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 20,870 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Farm RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Farm RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.