US Bridges

E Houston ST over Parker Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.04 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 191030B01485001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,570
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Houston ST over Parker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Houston ST over Parker Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,870 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Houston ST
CrossesParker Creek
Location0.04 MI E of US 59
RouteCity Street 327
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54499, -94.34911
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,570 (2020)
Projected traffic5,870 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 E Houston ST over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Houston ST over Parker 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E Houston ST over Parker Creek carry?

About 5,570 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Houston ST over Parker Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns E Houston ST over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.