US Bridges

SH 3 EB over Berry Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020005106033

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 3 EB over Berry Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 3 EB over Berry Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 9,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,401 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 3 EB
CrossesBerry Gully
Location0.5 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67014, -95.25931
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,572 (2022)
Projected traffic13,401 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 3 EB over Berry Gully built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 3 EB over Berry 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 3 EB over Berry Gully carry?

About 9,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 3 EB over Berry Gully?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 3 EB over Berry Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.