US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD over Metzler Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Huffsmith · Structure no. 121020AA0681003

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD over Metzler Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Kuykendahl RD over Metzler Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 34 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKuykendahl RD
CrossesMetzler Gully
Location0.40 MI S of Huffsmith
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12523, -95.55396
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Metzler Gully built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Kuykendahl RD over Metzler 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kuykendahl RD over Metzler Gully carry?

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

How long is Kuykendahl RD over Metzler Gully?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kuykendahl RD over Metzler Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.