US Bridges

Rhodes RD over Seals Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Kuykendahl · Structure no. 121020AA0758001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,533
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhodes RD over Seals Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rhodes RD over Seals Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRhodes RD
CrossesSeals Gully
Location0.30 MI N of Kuykendahl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06293, -95.49621
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,533 (2021)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rhodes RD over Seals Gully built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhodes RD over Seals 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rhodes RD over Seals Gully carry?

About 5,533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rhodes RD over Seals Gully?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rhodes RD over Seals Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.