US Bridges

Old Houston HWY over Mound Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of FM 362 · Structure no. 122370AA0395001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Houston HWY over Mound Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Houston HWY over Mound Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Houston HWY
CrossesMound Creek
Location1.10 MI W of FM 362
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06204, -95.95132
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2009)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Houston HWY over Mound Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Houston HWY over Mound 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 Old Houston HWY over Mound Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Old Houston HWY over Mound Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Houston HWY over Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.