US Bridges

Old Richmond RD over Red Gully

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 1464 · Structure no. 120800AA0258001

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Richmond RD over Red Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Richmond RD over Red Gully in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Richmond RD
CrossesRed Gully
Location0.55 MI E of FM 1464
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63401, -95.67315
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2013)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Richmond RD over Red Gully built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Old Richmond RD over Red Gully 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Richmond RD over Red Gully carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Old Richmond RD over Red Gully?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Old Richmond RD over Red Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.