US Bridges

W Airport Blvd EB over Red Gully

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Old Richmond · Structure no. 120800AA0996001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Airport Blvd EB over Red Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Airport Blvd EB over Red Gully in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 505 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Airport Blvd EB
CrossesRed Gully
Location0.20 MI W of Old Richmond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65055, -95.66367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2013)
Projected traffic505 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Airport Blvd EB over Red Gully built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Airport Blvd EB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Airport Blvd EB over Red Gully carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W Airport Blvd EB over Red Gully?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Airport Blvd EB over Red Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.