US Bridges

W Airport Blvd WB over Red Gully

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of SH6 · Structure no. 120800AA0996002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Airport Blvd WB over Red Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Airport Blvd WB over Red Gully in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2029. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Airport Blvd WB
CrossesRed Gully
Location0.7 MI W of SH6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65057, -95.6634
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2009)
Projected traffic400 by 2029
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 WB over Red Gully built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Airport Blvd WB over Red Gully 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 September 2023.

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

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is W Airport Blvd WB over Red Gully?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Airport Blvd WB over Red Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.