West Rayford RD over Metzler Gully
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.6 MI NE of Kuykendahl R · Structure no. 121020AA0762001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Rayford RD over Metzler Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Rayford RD over Metzler Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Rayford RD over Metzler Gully built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Rayford 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does West Rayford RD over Metzler Gully carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West Rayford RD over Metzler Gully?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns West Rayford RD over Metzler Gully?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.