US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD over Cannon Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of Huffsmith · Structure no. 121020AA0681002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD over Cannon Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kuykendahl RD over Cannon Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKuykendahl RD
CrossesCannon Gully
Location1.10 MI N of Huffsmith
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11559, -95.55456
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Kuykendahl RD over Cannon Gully built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuykendahl RD over Cannon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kuykendahl RD over Cannon Gully carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kuykendahl RD over Cannon Gully?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl RD over Cannon Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.